chopped

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Even the distributor behind this very sequel, 20th Century Studios, was bought, chopped up and consolidated, now functioning as one of Disney’s many appendages.

From Salon • May 1, 2026

But somehow we got the position small, we chopped wood.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 29, 2026

Next door at El Ruso, owner Walter Soto chopped carne asada while his wife, Julia, took orders: two chile colorado; three birria; no onions, please.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 28, 2026

June of that year recorded a bearish dark cloud cover candle, and from there, the price was chopped in half, ultimately bottoming in the mid $50s early last year.

From Barron's • Apr. 27, 2026

So Laura ran to the block where Pa chopped wood, and filled her apron with the fresh, sweet-smelling chips.

From "Little House in the Big Woods" by Laura Ingalls Wilder