Nipping

Nipping at their heels are cavachons, shih-poos and schnoodles, says the organization, which has registered and named 671 different hybrid combinations since it started registering litters in 1990.

When a Pug and a Beagle Fall in Love, It's a Puggle Miriam Gottfried 2011

Nipping right at Revenge's heels were CBS' Person of Interest and Fox's sitcom, New Girl, both of which have also received full-season pickups.

Fall TV Popularity Contest: We Have a Winner! 2011

Nipping problems in the bud is possible in most but not in every case.

C. M. Rubin: The Global Search for Education: Student Well Being C. M. Rubin 2011

Nipping problems in the bud is possible in most but not in every case.

C. M. Rubin: The Global Search for Education: Student Well Being C. M. Rubin 2011

Nipping at steelmakers' heels are aluminum, plastics and sponge makers, which say that their products are lighter and more malleable—key consideration for fuel efficiency and design, respectively.

New Steel Rolled Out for Cars John W. Miller 2012

Nipping at the incumbents 'heels in the money race is 23-year-old Kyle Lierman, a recent college graduate and the youngest candidate in the field, whose father, Terry Lierman, formerly chaired the Maryland Democratic Party and is chief of staff to House Majority Leader Steny H. Hoyer (D-Md.).

Race to represent Montgomery County in Md. General Assembly proves to be costly 2010

Nipping concerns in the bud usually leads to a closer relationship in the future.

Vikki Ziegler: Digital Divorce Drama -- Is Facebook to Blame? Vikki Ziegler 2010

Nipping concerns in the bud usually leads to a closer relationship in the future.

Vikki Ziegler: Digital Divorce Drama -- Is Facebook to Blame? Vikki Ziegler 2010

Nipping at its heels is the National Enquirer, next in circulation and the most journalistic of the bunch.

Michael Koretzky: Working at the National Enquirer Is Just Like Working at Any Other Newspaper -- But Weirder 2010

Nipping at its heels is the National Enquirer, next in circulation and the most journalistic of the bunch.

Michael Koretzky: Working at the National Enquirer Is Just Like Working at Any Other Newspaper -- But Weirder Michael Koretzky 2010