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   Snip·ing

   /ˈsnīpiNG/

   

   noun

   • 1. the action of shooting at someone from a hiding place, especially accurately and at long range: "sniping assumed great importance during WWI, especially where trench warfare was prevalent"
   • 2. the action of verbally attacking someone in a sly or petty way: "there has been some sniping about inept leadership"
   • 3. (in an online auction) the action or practice of placing a bid judged to be high enough to win an item just before the bidding is scheduled to close: "sniping drives up prices"

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