chipping
Britishnoun
Example Sentences
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The agency has seen a decrease in funding since 2011, with inflation chipping away at a largely stagnant budget.
From Salon • Mar. 13, 2026
Kash Patel’s ultracasual style and attraction to the spotlight are chipping away at that image.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 2, 2026
The French striker took advantage of St. Clair’s poor clearance by chipping the ball over the goalkeeper’s head to take a 2-0 lead.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 22, 2026
But only Jacks capitalised as Italy kept chipping away with regular wickets.
From Barron's • Feb. 16, 2026
His house—with its well-maintained lawn—sits on a street of sagging roofs, chipping paint, and overgrown yards.
From "Dumplin'" by Julie Murphy
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