take a chunk out of
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Fears that biopiracy might take a chunk out of the blossoming market, meanwhile, have prompted the government to announce a ban on the export of the raw form of the yam.
From Barron's ● Oct. 6, 2026
This target could have been problematic for Sri Lanka, only for Nissanka to attack on the third evening and take a chunk out of the chase.
From BBC ● Sep. 9, 2024
The new tax would take a chunk out of his retirement fund, and he needs to sell before April.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 15, 2022
Some American veterans are in need of a helping hand as the COVID-19 pandemic continues and inflation on household staples take a chunk out of wallets.
From Fox News ● Dec. 21, 2021
With the tonnage they have on that ship, it'll take a chunk out of the surface the size of Australia.
From Jack of No Trades by Charles Cottrell
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