chipping
Britishnoun
Example Sentences
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The fossil jaws showed extensive chipping, scratching, cracking, and polishing, all signs of a strong biting force.
From Science Daily • Apr. 25, 2026
Pressure built up, which cracked the heat shield and ultimately resulted in larger pieces chipping off during the final reentry.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026
There's an Open at Royal Birkdale in July, the venue where he announced himself by chipping in at the last to finish fourth as a 17-year-old amateur in 1998.
From BBC • Apr. 6, 2026
Dimon also has reason to worry about rivals chipping away at JPMorgan’s business.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026
I woke in the mornings to the sound of the neighbors chipping ice from their windshields on the street.
From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama
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