chops

Example Sentences

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The pork chops of my childhood were thin, boneless, and oven-bound — salted and peppered just before they went in, cooked through without much ceremony.

From Salon • Apr. 10, 2026

Pork chops have a long-standing relationship with applesauce — something sweet on the side, a soft counterpoint to the richness.

From Salon • Apr. 10, 2026

In 2022, Baena competed on Season 31 of “Dancing With the Stars” and used his bodybuilding chops to pull off challenging lifts, basically bench-pressing his partner Alexis Warr mid-tango.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026

The star of the new “Malcolm in the Middle” series on his father’s abandonment, a two-year motorcycle trip and his comedic chops.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026

“She’s in all this trouble and she still busts my chops about giving me a ride to and from hockey practice? She’s got nerve.”

From "Liar, Liar" by Gary Paulsen