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[chip] / tʃɪp /




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Print-outs of articles about the global memory chip shortage are pinned beside a price list at a Hong Kong computer shop, offering an explanation to confused customers feeling the pinch.

From Barron's Aug. 2, 2026

Ryu Hyung-keun, of Daishin Securities, told AFP investors had become "increasingly sceptical about how much further memory chip prices could rise".

From Barron's Jul. 31, 2026

The chip maker’s Hopper generation makes up a large share of Moonshot’s overall capacity from Alibaba, the report said, citing unnamed people familiar with the matter.

From MarketWatch Jul. 31, 2026

It was chosen to play an anchor role in the standout $27 billion U.S. listing of shares of South Korean chip maker SK Hynix.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 31, 2026

Can’t face her as he lies, so he pretends to skim the potato chip options.

From "Clean Getaway" by Nic Stone

The Queens trailed 7-2 in the second inning but slowly chipped away.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 2, 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 Jul. 22, 2026

On Sunday night, residents chipped in to help.

From Barron's Jul. 13, 2026

I wasn't particularly happy with the car but the engineers and everyone on my side of the garage did a really good job and we chipped away to get the car in a good window.

From BBC Jul. 4, 2026

“Let’s say we chipped away at it. But the point is, I learned something from listening to him, and from remembering my part in what happened.”

From "Caterpillar Summer" by Gillian McDunn

But how would any of that pencil out with Dodger Stadium closed most of the year, and with gondola traffic chipping away at revenue from parking fees that start at a monstrous $40?

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 1, 2026

As the chase began, Rohit made 11 before chipping Sam Curran to mid-on and, in the next over, Kohli was palpably lbw to Jofra Archer for five.

From BBC Jul. 14, 2026

Those gains are chipping away at Iran’s leverage.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 7, 2026

It’s not just the federal government chipping in: A growing number of employers say they are also going to contribute to the accounts of their workers’ children.

From MarketWatch Jul. 6, 2026

Why was she spending so much time chipping away at the wretched boat when she could burn a hole into it?

From "A Girl Named Disaster" by Nancy Farmer




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