chipping
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 the story of Andrew's links to Epstein has been decades in the making - and so has Andrew's downfall, first chipping away at his reputation before turning into an avalanche of disgrace.
From BBC • Feb. 19, 2026
There’re cracks in the walls, mold, chipping paint—this crowded apartment probably wasn’t good for our health.
From "Pride" by Ibi Zoboi
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