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And, of course, we’ve been in a reciprocal comedy arrangement with Britain — or at least we have been nicking their ideas for shows — for years.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 23, 2026

Jamie Smith, another Ashes player in poor form, was almost bowled before nicking a cut behind next ball in the second over for five, before opening partner Duckett hacked a pull to mid-on.

From BBC • Nov. 1, 2025

A tortuous 20-ball duck in the first innings was followed by an unconvincing 23-ball six in the second, nicking off to Rabada on both occasions.

From BBC • Jun. 15, 2025

Bournemouth will score and they are very capable of nicking a victory here, but Newcastle have momentum and belief and they also have Alexander Isak, who is absolutely flying at the moment.

From BBC • Jan. 17, 2025

The wind’s pummeling me, the salty spray nicking my hot face, the ocean below drumming as ferociously in my head as out of it.

From "I'll Give You the Sun" by Jandy Nelson