dicing
AmericanEtymology
Origin of dicing
late Middle English word dating back to 1425–75; see origin at dice, -ing 1
Example Sentences
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The slicing and dicing of available tables can mean there are only so many seats at the most sought-after establishments, begetting a sense of scarcity at the highest levels.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 7, 2026
In-between dicing up celery and stirring bubbling meals, which will be distributed to the local area, he's learning more about the charity and what they do.
From BBC ● Apr. 18, 2024
I am disappointed, once again, to experience the continual and consistent slicing and dicing of what was once a great daily publication.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 21, 2023
A few days later, I used the spread as the base of a delicious lentil soup when I didn't feel like slicing and dicing fresh vegetables.
From Salon ● Mar. 18, 2023
“Past time,” he said, when Frog found him dicing with Beans and Books and Old Bill Bone, and losing yet again.
From "A Dance with Dragons" by George R. R. Martin
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