Example Sentences

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I actually have a sneaky feeling that they will nick it, but let's go for a draw instead.

From BBC • Aug. 10, 2023

"I can't leave my £4k hand cycle out on the road because there's no parking solution and someone will nick it," she says.

From BBC • Jun. 20, 2020

One solution is a bigger duvet, but a hog is a hog and they will nick that, too.

From The Guardian • Jan. 21, 2017

That means that, if you force him to drive off the front foot, there is a good chance he will nick the ball through gully.

From The Guardian • Nov. 20, 2010

"If Master Quinton Edge catches you he will nick your ear, and then you will have to row in the galleys."

From The Doomsman by Sutphen, Van Tassel