chipped
Example Sentences
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“For savers with money sitting in savings accounts earning a median or average rate, some may be seeing their returns being chipped away,” Roske said.
From MarketWatch β Sep. 14, 2026
Smith, so often Australia's talisman, chipped a leading edge straight back to the off-spinner to depart for 44 and leave his side 122-4 in their second innings.
From BBC β Aug. 15, 2026
The Oregon-based company has been facing mounting competition in China from fast-growing local rivals such as Anta and Li Ning, which have chipped away at its market share in recent years and pressured sales.
From The Wall Street Journal β Jul. 22, 2026
On Sunday night, residents chipped in to help.
From Barron's β Jul. 13, 2026
I reach out and touch the green rail, running my thumb across a ridged section where the paint is chipped and flaking.
From "I Can Make This Promise" by Christine Day
