chop down
Example Sentences
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About five years ago, community members caught wind of plans to chop down towering redwoods within Jackson, near the coastal town of Caspar.
From Los Angeles Times • May 10, 2026
Enter the forest fund, which proposes creating a reliable, long-term revenue stream to undercut the economic incentive in tropical countries to chop down trees.
From Barron's • Nov. 5, 2025
On the night of 27 September, Mr Carruthers and Mr Graham made a 40-minute drive in the latter's Range Rover from Cumbria to chop down the tree, the prosecutor said.
From BBC • Apr. 29, 2025
Without cooking gas, Palestinians chop down whatever trees they find for firewood.
From Seattle Times • Dec. 7, 2023
“You driving me crazy hanging around this house twenty-five hours a day. Get. Go chop down that poor mimosa tree you hate so much,” I say, because Mister Johnny never did chop that thing down.
From "The Help" by Kathryn Stockett
