chipped
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The last time he had expressed frustration about the Commanders on social media was three years ago, shortly after Harris became majority owner and Johnson had chipped in $240 million as a limited partner.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 12, 2026
“For savers with money sitting in savings accounts earning a median or average rate, some may be seeing their returns being chipped away,” Roske said.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 14, 2026
At the same time, competition in China, the world’s largest auto market, remains fierce, forcing price discounts that have chipped away at margins.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 26, 2026
Dodgers relievers Jack Dreyer, Alex Vesia and Tanner Scott chipped in a combined 3⅓ scoreless innings to secure the win.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 18, 2026
A chipped enamelware pail by the stove held a fat collection of juniper kindling.
From "Hattie Big Sky" by Kirby Larson
