chip in

Example Sentences

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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

Viewers chip in to pay for his airfare and lodging.

From Slate • Feb. 23, 2026

For example, an analog chip in a smartphone tells the main processor when a user is pressing the up or down button to control the volume.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 21, 2026

Scotland's First Minister John Swinney has also condemned the threat of tariffs saying they should "not be a bargaining chip in place of reasonable dialogue between partners".

From BBC • Jan. 19, 2026

“I’m the only legal driver,” she kept pointing out, “and besides, you and Daniel never chip in for gas.”

From "Liar, Liar" by Gary Paulsen