chip away at
Example Sentences
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“They’re going to chip away at it in many, many, many different ways,” he said.
From Slate ● Jul. 27, 2026
But he gave the Dodgers’ offense time to chip away at the Phillies’ lead.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 21, 2026
“When you become the biggest stock in the world, there’s a target on your back from people trying to chip away at your moat, and I think that’s part of what we’re seeing.”
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 7, 2026
The company last year suspended its dividend and laid off corporate staff to reduce costs and chip away at its debt.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 6, 2026
Returning to his chair, he watched in fascination as the gleaming, diamondlike claws continued to chip away at the shell.
From "Jeremy Thatcher, Dragon Hatcher" by Bruce Coville
