chipping
Britishnoun
Example Sentences
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When Kareem Abdul-Jabbar was James’s age, he was chipping in 14 points a night for a Lakers team that had been handed over to Magic Johnson.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 26, 2026
The fossil jaws showed extensive chipping, scratching, cracking, and polishing, all signs of a strong biting force.
From Science Daily • Apr. 25, 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
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
Gillian and Shriya had been chipping away at me ever since Ethan and I had broken up the year before.
From "Tradition" by Brendan Kiely
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