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SIPS

British

abbreviation

side impact protection system: bars built into certain cars to strengthen the bodywork

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Example Sentences

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I sit next to her, and in between sips and bites, I learn a few things.

From Los Angeles Times

For over a month, they survived on "tiny sips of water" and "a little lentils".

From Barron's

She sips tea throughout the interview in an effort to protect her voice, which is "really delicate" - not from the concerts, but because "I've been talking too much to my friends".

From BBC

She stares at me blankly and takes small sips of her Sprite.

From Literature

She’s off the machine now and trying to stay focused on inhaling, getting little sips of air.

From Literature

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