chipping

Example Sentences

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"It's all chipping away at society," he said.

From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026

Researchers say these asymmetrical designs demonstrate that the toolmakers understood how to manage the stones as three-dimensional objects rather than simply chipping away randomly.

From Science Daily • May 9, 2026

When Kareem Abdul-Jabbar was James’s age, he was chipping in 14 points a night for a Lakers team that had been handed over to Magic Johnson.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 26, 2026

Pressure built up, which cracked the heat shield and ultimately resulted in larger pieces chipping off during the final reentry.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026

Kainta teaches me how to make a knife by chipping a piece of rock until it is sharp, then tying it with gut onto a short stick.

From "Blood on the River" by Elisa Carbone