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The phrase "to clip" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used when referring to cutting or trimming something, such as paper, hair, or audio/video content.
Example: "I need to clip the excess paper from the edges of this document."
Alternatives: "to trim" or "to cut".
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(Listen to clip here).
Politicians have wanted to clip their wings ever since.
There was quite a bit of grass to clip.
He decided to clip the deficit at a brisk pace.
"Might be time to clip your wings, sonny".
For the government to clip Alibaba's wings without a good cause would be wrong.
"I know it is easy to clip somebody, but I think it is a bit clumsy".
But his illness and financial reality have conspired to clip his wings.
From this, we reckon we should be able to clip anything up to 10-12ft high.
The arrival of Mr Thanh appears intended to clip his wings yet further.
Current solutions are basically confined to clip applications.
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