chops
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De Angelis and Waltz are also a hoot together, she as a heaving, hissing vampire bride who can’t stop licking her chops, he as a bone-dry vampire hunter dedicated to his investigation.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 6, 2026
Private equity buyers are probably licking their chops; Orlando Bravo, the founder of private-equity firm Thoma Bravo, said as much during an interview from Davos last month.
From Barron's • Feb. 6, 2026
David Sokol gained Buffett’s confidence as a star executive who grew crucial businesses at Berkshire and turned others around, while also demonstrating his investing chops.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 25, 2026
The Patriots defence has been brilliant in the play-offs though, bagging four interceptions off CJ Stroud, and they will be licking their chops going up against such a rusty and inexperienced quarterback.
From BBC • Jan. 20, 2026
The chops I had put out to defrost over two months ago were still icy.
From "Kindred" by Octavia Butler
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