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"We all agreed that this chap would be better off in hospital. But we did not have the legal powers at the time to enforce it based upon the assessment we saw," he said.

From BBC ● May 7, 2026

He sips small amounts of ice water because drinking too much is akin to licking one’s lips, causing them to chap.

From The Wall Street Journal ● May 3, 2026

As an honest broker from the moderate left, notwithstanding his Trump fixation, Mr. Traub may be the chap to get the message across.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 16, 2026

But this stammering, rather dull chap doesn’t come across as a genius.

From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 25, 2025

“There he is,” said Frank, bending and pointing, “that chap there putting on the helmet. They’re going to lower him into the water.”

From "Rebecca" by Daphne du Maurier

The 72-year-old actor said he spent his upbringing around horses in rural Alabama and knew his way around a pair of chaps.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 12, 2026

The three-hour extravaganza of chaps and cowboy boots has been lauded for its high-energy and artistry, and has delighted fans with appearances by Beyoncé and Jay-Z's daughters, Blue, 13, and Rumi, aged eight.

From BBC ● Jun. 29, 2025

From leather chaps to a vintage Dior coat, the items that these sellers shared are reminders of why they do what they do — and what makes a piece last a lifetime.

From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 12, 2024

But while on a ride in Idyllwild, I found these assless chaps, and I don’t think I’ll ever sell these ones, because I think this is the one piece that actually comes full circle.

From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 12, 2024

“Splendid falls these professional chaps do manage. Why, what’s the matter, Kay? You look as white as a sheet” “Do you remember that sword which the King of England would pull out?”

From "The Once and Future King" by T. H. White

The third day of the fire, he woke up with a runny nose, sore throat and chapped lips, he said.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 25, 2026

I know people are chapped about start/stop systems, which cycle engines off and on when the vehicle is not moving, in order to save fuel.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 11, 2025

But what has chapped the angry user base seems to be not the A.I. but the unintelligible changes to the platform’s user interface.

From Slate ● Aug. 4, 2025

"Someone chapped my door and I let them in."

From BBC ● Jun. 10, 2025

But when Edna came back a few days later, pale and chapped at the nose, it was the same old same old.

From "Merci Suárez Changes Gears" by Meg Medina

Applying a thick layer of lip balm with moisturizing ingredients like petrolatum or shea butter before bedtime will also nourish your lips and prevent chapping, Rogers said.

From Seattle Times ● Feb. 5, 2024

For dry lips, plain petroleum jelly is an effective and cheap way to prevent chapping, Burkemper said.

From US News ● Feb. 20, 2016

They secrete oil to cleanse the nipple opening and prevent chapping and cracking of the nipple during breastfeeding.

From Textbooks ● Jun. 19, 2013

The wicked, chapping gusts are not expected until afternoon.

From New York Times ● Jan. 25, 2013

In the winter he used oil to prevent chapping, and he kept the cuticles pushed down and his nails always filed to the shape of his finger-tips.

From "The Heart is a Lonely Hunter" by Carson McCullers