(tr) to attach by means of a clip
(intr) to be attached by means of a clip
this clips on here
First recorded in 1905–10; adj., noun use of verb phrase clip on
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White House communications aide Margo Martin posted a clip on X claiming, “Chants of ‘USA’ in Madison Square Garden!”
From Salon • Jun. 11, 2026
Maybe you’ve seen the old video clip on social media.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026
In early January, Spiro gave a bravura performance of “Die on This Hill” on Jimmy Fallon’s late-night show; one clip on TikTok has been viewed more than 70 million times.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 6, 2026
Stokes first saw him bowl for Somerset in a clip on social media, then shared it in his WhatsApp group with ECB managing director Rob Key and head coach Brendon McCullum.
From BBC • Dec. 24, 2025
"Gigantic clouds of flies," she said, showing me a video clip on her phone.
From "City of the Plague God" by Sarwat Chadda
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