(1) The transition from the Chipper Jones era to the Upton era is going less than smoothly – Justin, who still has a ways to go to reach his full capabilities, looks like Babe Ruth compared to BJ, who is hitting .179.
(2) Chippers did not seem to be compensating; their cotinine values equaled those expected when regular smokers were not compensating for reduced cigarette availability.
(3) This study explores the behavior of tobacco "chippers"--very light smokers who regularly use tobacco without developing dependence.
(4) Chippers' blood nicotine levels increased significantly, in amounts equaling those of dependent smokers.
(5) Out of the 15 chippers examined, 5 presented vibration-induced white finger syndrome.
(6) Blood samples were obtained before and after 10 chippers (smoking up to 5 cigarettes per day) and 12 dependent smokers (20 to 40 cigarettes per day) smoked a cigarette.
(7) But I am a little taken aback by how chipper he is.
(8) In contrast to the deprivation and destitution that can result from sanctioning, the fictional Zac and Sarah, with their beatific expressions beaming out from leaflets, are eerily chipper.
(9) chippers 17 July 2013 9:26am This comment has been chosen by Guardian staff because it contributes to the debate As a teacher (and a parent) I find this incredibly depressing.
(10) However, the digital artery flow rates of the severe VWF group increased substantially (to about three times the resting level) after the chipping episode, whereas the flow rates of the novices and the non-VWF chippers did not change appreciably.
(11) Danny Boyle's Slumdog Millionaire showed us chipper orphans in a development porn-esque version of India; much of the media westerners encounter of the global south is produced by white people, for white eyes, featuring white voices .
(12) Despite higher air lead concentrations, sanders' blood lead levels were not elevated compared with chippers and were only slightly elevated compared with non-lead workers.
(13) An associate at the meeting described him as seeming "quite low" and "not as ebulliant and chipper as usual".
(14) I think in some ways she represented his sanctuary.” She speaks in a chipper, chatty manner, much like Mrs Booth, but in tones crisper than the character’s soft burr.
(15) For 1,028 male workers (705 riveters, 284 chippers, and 39 grinders), the prevalence rate of the syndrome was 13.4% and for a reference group of 256 workers it was 1.6%.
(16) This finding, when coupled with other data about chippers' smoking patterns and nicotine absorption, establish that chippers cannot maintain substantial plasma nicotine levels between cigarettes, and thus suggest that attempts to maintain minimal trough levels of nicotine do not underlie chippers' smoking.
(17) Assays of cotinine (a long-lasting nicotine metabolite) also suggested that chippers' per-cigarette nicotine absorption equaled that of dependent smokers.
(18) He is also the only sound editor the Coen Brothers work with, which means that he is the person responsible for that gnarly wood chipper noise in Fargo, the peel of wallpaper in Barton Fink, the resonance of The Dude’s bowling ball in The Big Lebowski and the absolutely chilling crinkle of Javier Bardem’s gum wrapper in No Country for Old Men.
(19) There were puppies and cookies, and while it was cute and chipper, it was immediately forgettable.
(20) Indeed, when asked about Congress, Bernanke adopted the chipper tone of a wife who knows her husband will never pick up his socks and has just accepted the task.
Clipper
Definition:
(n.) One who clips; specifically, one who clips off the edges of coin.
(n.) A machine for clipping hair, esp. the hair of horses.
(n.) A vessel with a sharp bow, built and rigged for fast sailing.
Example Sentences:
(1) The marquee event on Thursday, considering recent off the court events, was the sixth game between the Los Angeles Clippers.
(2) Sterling has faced previous accusations of racism related to the Clippers and his property empire.
(3) The Clippers rallied at the end of the period, outscoring the Thunder 8-0 to take a 90-86 lead.
(4) Early on in the speech, Ballmer quickly dismissed speculation that he planned to move the team to Seattle and made it clear that the team would be keeping the Clippers name .
(5) The Thunder, who seemed in perfect position to take a commanding 3-1 series lead until the game's final minutes instead find themselves tied 2-2 with an incredibly talented Clippers team that has luck, momentum and even public sentiment on its side.
(6) Frankie Muniz Frankie Muniz (@frankiemuniz) I am buying the Los Angeles Clippers .
(7) Los Angeles Clippers owner Donald Sterling lied about the tape recording of his racist rant in a bungled attempt to neutralise the controversy, according to the National Basketball Association.
(8) The funniest hairstyle I’ve ever had The time I tried to give myself a touch-up with clippers and shaved out a whole tuft of hair.
(9) He has about as much of a chance of becoming the new Clippers owner as Tim Donaghy does of officiating in the NBA Finals.
(10) Durant’s Thunder team-mate Russell Westbrook and Blake Griffin of the Los Angeles Clippers also withdrew because of health concerns.
(11) Griffin fouled out with 2:27 left, but the Clippers got within four points in the final minute before Westbrook and Durant hit free throws to close it out.
(12) Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban, who had earlier expressed reservations about forcing Sterling to sell the Clippers , said he supported Silver's actions "100%" and posted a photo of the NBA's constitution on Instagram with the caption: "It exists for a reason."
(13) Messages seeking comment from the Clippers were not immediately returned.
(14) Facebook Twitter Pinterest Craig Hodges Age: 53 Former NBA teams: Clippers, Bucks, Suns, Bulls Chicago’s former three-point specialist is the only member of the roster to sue the NBA .
(15) A random cross-section of hip-hop icons Dr Dre, Diddy and Rick Ross have all expressed interest in the Clippers, it seems that Jay Z's brief run as a (very) partial owner the Brooklyn Nets has started a trend.
(16) It was a rough break for the Golden State Warriors, particularly head coach Mark Jackson whose job probably won't survive the first round exit, as it looked like they were given new life in this series as the Clippers, reacting to the racist rants of their own Donald Sterling, played Game 4 under protest, which unsurprisingly lead to a blowout Warriors win.
(17) It’s just a question of how soon and with how much mess.” The Clippers, for years a struggling team, have been enjoying a strong season.
(18) Earvin “Magic” Johnson, the former NBA star who was the subject of some of Sterling’s remarks, said on Twitter: “Commissioner Silver showed great leadership in banning LA Clippers owner Donald Sterling for life.” The real estate mogul’s punishment was announced almost four days after he was heard on a recording released by TMZ telling his mistress, V Stiviano, to stop bringing black guests to Clippers games.
(19) Facebook Twitter Pinterest This is the exact moment that Blake Griffin and the Los Angeles Clippers essentially ended the Los Angeles Lakers season Joakim Noah doesn’t do “rebuilding” Despite losing Derrick Rose and Luol Deng, the Chicago Bulls have kept on fighting and kept on winning.
(20) Two sponsors have suspended ties with the Los Angeles Clippers, amid mounting pressure on the team and basketball authorities to banish owner Donald Sterling from the sport over alleged racist comments .