chips are down
Example Sentences
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Shares in CoreWeave, which builds data centers with Nvidia chips, are down 26% since it revealed a delay last month.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 12, 2025
When the chips are down — when he can’t get a solo career off the ground or a regular gig — Slick checks his ego and sells timeshares to make ends meet.
From Salon ● May 31, 2024
"When the chips are down, why is everyone playing as individuals?" former Scotland sevens captain Colin Gregor asked at full-time.
From BBC ● Mar. 9, 2024
“They want to see that when the chips are down, the United States will be there for our allies and partners.”
From New York Times ● Feb. 6, 2024
But, now the chips are down, the people have funked out on me.
From Generals Help Themselves by M. C. Pease
