chipping
Britishnoun
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“They’re collecting our data and reading our faces, and we are fully being used for tech to win. The truth is we’re slowly chipping away at our privacy and agency.”
From Los Angeles Times
Despite the ridicule, Reshammiya is not interested in chipping away bits of his personality - instead he embraces his quirks, turning them into a commercially successful signature.
From BBC
Zubiemendi made the most of his run in the Spain team with Rodri out injured, including chipping in with some goals.
From BBC
Tibetans who have fled say economic development also brought more troops and officials, chipping away at their faith and freedoms.
From BBC
She's tackling the mess by chipping away 10 minutes at a time, small chunks so as to not become too overwhelmed by the task.
From BBC
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