chops
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And the coming wave of mega-IPOs presents more risks than usual: Private investors are licking their chops at the prospect of cashing in on long-awaited gains.
From Barron's • May 22, 2026
St. Louis might not have been handed a chance to test his coaching chops in the NHL so soon if Montreal hadn’t imploded in such spectacular fashion.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026
Inspired by Alison Roman’s knack for giving pork chops real presence — the kind that demands a proper sear and a little attention — I started there.
From Salon • Apr. 10, 2026
It played to Black’s physical comedy chops, but something felt off about the execution, especially because of the hard-to-understand dialogue.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 5, 2026
I watched her sideways as I went past, with my basket of oranges and lamb chops.
From "The Handmaid's Tale" by Margaret Atwood
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