chop

Example Sentences

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Some proposed baking banana bread, while others considered peeling, chopping and freezing the fruit.

From BBC

Even recent winners like memory makers were on the chopping block.

From Barron's

In exchange for garbage dump treasures, Clare provided the rat with mushrooms, freshly chopped and packed from his garden.

From Literature

Apart from chopping four hours off the working week, he extended free healthcare and introduced civil unions, laying the ground for a gay marriage bill that was adopted over a decade later, despite mass protests.

From Barron's

Revered producer and saxophonist Josh Johnson, guitarist Jeff Parker, bassist Anna Butterss and drummer Deantoni Parks also bring their considerable chops to the mix, evoking divergent moods while maintaining a signature exuberance throughout.

From Los Angeles Times