chop

Example Sentences

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Poorly performing funds are most likely to get the chop.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 13, 2026

"Burger" and "sausage" survived the chop, as did "escalope".

From Barron's • Mar. 5, 2026

"There is no-one to chop firewood for winter to heat our stoves," they added in an exchange shown on state TV.

From BBC • Feb. 19, 2026

Now make the briny engine: chop green olives very finely, almost relish-like, and do the same with artichoke hearts: small, but not paste.

From Salon • Feb. 19, 2026

The leader makes a sawing motion to cut down this fist tower, “chopping” off a hand or two from the top when they say “hit it, chop it!”

From "Music and the Child" by Natalie Sarrazin