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China has been shoveling billions into developing its own chip industry, which has long been dominated by the United States and has helped propel a boom in 5G technology, artificial intelligence and robotics.

From New York Times • Jun. 11, 2020

John Beck can't take his eyes off the news, while Marco Farrell has been shoveling mud and dropping sandbags around his home all week.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 28, 2018

The White House has been shoveling federal funds into the state: $34 million for highway improvements, a $1.5 million loan guarantee to American Skate Factory in Berlin, an $850,000 housing grant to Nashua.

From Time Magazine Archive