chip in

Example Sentences

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Cox had expected to have three horses in the Derby but the barn was hit with some bad news on Thursday morning, when Fulleffort was scratched due to a chip in his left hind ankle.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 1, 2026

Fierce negotiations are expected between the European Parliament and member states, especially over where to find extra money that governments are reluctant to chip in.

From Barron's • Apr. 9, 2026

And maybe Ohtani can chip in a couple hundred bucks — like former Dodger Mike Piazza did decades ago — for each home run.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 25, 2026

All of Scotland would chip in for a present.

From BBC • Mar. 14, 2026

“I won’t have that kind of bargaining chip in your possession.”

From "The Titan's Curse" by Rick Riordan