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as in jail
British slang
a place of confinement for persons held in lawful custody
the blokes at the pub traded stories of nights spent in the nick after having lifted too many pints
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as in shape
British
a state of being or fitness
the princess is in excellent nick these days
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as in to steal
to take (something) without right and with an intent to keep
that lorry was a piece of rubbish, I don't know why anyone would want to nick it
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as in to arrest
to take or keep under one's control by authority of law
a petty thief who was always getting nicked for picking the pockets of tourists outside Buckingham Palace
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Recent Examples of nick
Dac Collins, Outdoor Life, 25 Sep. 2024
Inside the Actor’s Real Estate Portfolio By Michelle Duncan
Look for any imperfections in the wood, like deep scuffs, nicks, holes, gouges, or scratches.
—Kenzi Wilbur, Architectural Digest, 11 Sep. 2024
Kevin Rector, Los Angeles Times, 2 Nov. 2024
For instance, if tissue is nicked by accident in a surgery, the system can help a doctor better understand how to avoid such an incident in the future.
—Chris Stokel-Walker, TIME, 30 Oct. 2024
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Noun
And at this point, a seasoned One Fly veteran would have taken a moment to patiently inspect the fly and the leader for any nicks or frays.
—Dac Collins, Outdoor Life, 25 Sep. 2024
Inside the Actor’s Real Estate Portfolio By Michelle Duncan
Look for any imperfections in the wood, like deep scuffs, nicks, holes, gouges, or scratches.
—Kenzi Wilbur, Architectural Digest, 11 Sep. 2024
Verb
The assassination attempt — where the FBI says a bullet nicked Trump’s ear — produced one of the most compelling political images in modern politics, when a bloodied Trump raised his fist defiantly.
—Kevin Rector, Los Angeles Times, 2 Nov. 2024
For instance, if tissue is nicked by accident in a surgery, the system can help a doctor better understand how to avoid such an incident in the future.
—Chris Stokel-Walker, TIME, 30 Oct. 2024
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These chips were recalled for undeclared milk allergens, posing a serious risk for those with dairy allergies.Stephanie Gravalese, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
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Both of them used Intel Processor N100 quad-core chips and could run Windows 11 along with some Linux distros.Ars Technica, Ars Technica, 25 Dec. 2024
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Juan Carlos Garcia has been booked into the Williamson County Jail with a $2 million bond, according to jail records.Andy Humbles, The Tennessean, 20 Dec. 2024
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Also, jail doesn’t mean that the taxes are forgiven.Shelby Stewart, Essence, 20 Dec. 2024
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Despite the age and public use, a majority of the games here were in great shape.Reece Rogers, WIRED, 19 Dec. 2024
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In the corporate world, where the wealth, power and fame generated shapes so much of how our world functions, the potential to drive change is profound.Lauren Coulman, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
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The Davenports: More Than This by Krystal Marquis When The Davenports was released in 2023, the Davenport sisters stole our hearts.Lynnette Nicholas, Essence, 18 Dec. 2024
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While brushing may appear like a victimless crime, the reality is that the recipient's personal information may have been stolen.Greta Cross, USA TODAY, 17 Dec. 2024
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In the last year, the FBI has disrupted other potential attacks inspired by the militant group, including in October when agents arrested an Afghan man in Oklahoma accused of plotting an election day attack targeting large crowds.Eric Tucker, Jim Mustian, Los Angeles Times, 1 Jan. 2025
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Of course, the Maldives has long been regarded as ground zero for the most visually arresting waterscapes and over-the-top luxury accommodations.Katie Kiefner, Vogue, 1 Jan. 2025
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Using a paring knife, make a slit (or push open the existing slit) down the length of each date and carefully pry open the sides without tearing the date.Kelly Brant, arkansasonline.com, 24 Dec. 2024
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The third photo showed Hudson and Belichick on the carpet with the former sports coach wearing a classic black tux while Hudson rocked a black off-the-shoulder gown with high slit.Raven Brunner, People.com, 23 Dec. 2024
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In a state court indictment announced earlier this week, Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg's office charged Mangione with murder as an act of terrorism, which carries a possible sentence of life in prison without parole.MARK SCOLFORO, arkansasonline.com, 20 Dec. 2024
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She was sentenced in June of this year to one year in prison for underreporting and failing to file federal income taxes.Jim Talamonti | The Center Square contributor, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 20 Dec. 2024
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At worst, avoiding proper medical care in favor of an over-the-counter (OTC) probiotic could cause a digestive condition to become more severe.Amber J. Tresca, Verywell Health, 1 Jan. 2025
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In addition, anemia (a condition where the body does not produce enough red blood cells) is a relatively common condition in pregnancy, and iron supplementation can help increase blood volume to prevent it.Omer Awan, Forbes, 1 Jan. 2025
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“Nick.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nick. Accessed 4 Jan. 2025.
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