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
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
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
People were everywhere; some working in the quarry itself, others scattered about the hillside; the heftier among the men splitting boulders, the women and children chipping fragments off the larger stones.
From "Nectar in a Sieve" by Kamala Markandaya
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