chipped
Example Sentences
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The Knicks still trailed 90-75 heading into the fourth, but they chipped away against the bewildered Spurs and their determination paid off.
From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026
“We’re relentless. It could be anybody’s night,” said Miles McBride, who has chipped in three triples over the series.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 7, 2026
Although she missed the green on her approach, chipped up for a short birdie putt but missed it.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 4, 2026
The key New Zealand wicket was Devine, and when she tamely chipped Gibson to mid-off for a five-ball duck England's joy was obvious.
From BBC • May 25, 2026
“Like the floor,” said Njemile, and Moss looked down and realized that the pale linoleum had chipped away in so many places that it looked like an intentional pattern.
From "Anger Is a Gift" by Mark Oshiro
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