chops
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Sumathi developed her reporting chops as a metro reporter, covering immigration, politics and education for Newsday, the Baltimore Sun, the News & Observer and the Providence Journal.
Pork chops, fried chicken, garlic mashed potatoes, a trough of Caesar salad, steamed beans, fresh baked rolls, and of course sweet potato pie—all delicious, especially the pie.
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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
But his anger with the dragon dimmed when he remembered the pork chops he'd eaten for supper the night before.
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“She’s a strong leader. She’s decisive. She’s got great creative chops,” Gorman said.
From Los Angeles Times
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