chipping
Britishnoun
Example Sentences
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Researchers say these asymmetrical designs demonstrate that the toolmakers understood how to manage the stones as three-dimensional objects rather than simply chipping away randomly.
From Science Daily • May 9, 2026
Then the new guy, Ryan Ward, made the final out in his big league debut, robbed of a hit and a chance to keep chipping away by a diving Troy Johnston in right field.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 19, 2026
Dimon also has reason to worry about rivals chipping away at JPMorgan’s business.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026
You also need to superproof your financial future before chipping away at funds that are, I hope, continuing to make money for you.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 6, 2026
And now, especially as of today, the chipping away of the original eight androids until only the three remained.
From "Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?" by Philip K. Dick
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