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.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 10, 2026

Private equity buyers are probably licking their chops; Orlando Bravo, the founder of private-equity firm Thoma Bravo, said as much during an interview from Davos last month.

From Barron's • Feb. 6, 2026

The Patriots defence has been brilliant in the play-offs though, bagging four interceptions off CJ Stroud, and they will be licking their chops going up against such a rusty and inexperienced quarterback.

From BBC • Jan. 20, 2026

Hudson returned to the realm of music with the flawed yet prestigious “Nine,” which showed off her singing chops and drew a SAG Award ensemble nomination, her highest recognition post-“Almost Famous.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 7, 2026

“Going to be a cold one today,” Dad says as he chops the rosemary.

From "How to Disappear Completely" by Ali Standish