chipped

verb

Definition of chippednext
past tense of chip
as in ground

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  1. ground
  2. chopped
  3. carved
Verb
  • Schumer and Democrats ground through GOP stall tactics Monday night into Tuesday and are expected to continue to do so.
    Stephen Neukam, Axios, 20 Nov. 2024
  • So her feet are more grounded, literally closer to the ground.
    Rachel Elspeth Gross, Forbes, 20 Nov. 2024
Definition of ground
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  • That would be The Lincoln Lawyer, now back for season 3, and a season release not chopped in half like the first one was, presumably because Netflix did not like those numbers last time around, as people probably dropped off for the second batch.
    Paul Tassi, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
  • This summer, nearly one-third of would-be Chicago school board candidates were chopped from the ballot after a challenge process involving high-profile political operatives and lobbyists.
    Joe Mahr, Chicago Tribune, 13 Oct. 2024
Definition of chopped
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  • For the mother of one, the piano, with the faces of their ancestors carved into it, is their family legacy.
    Ronda Racha Penrice, NBC News, 9 Nov. 2024
  • In the bustling landscape of Indian television, reality shows have carved out a significant niche, captivating audiences with a mix of international adaptations and homegrown formats.
    Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 19 Oct. 2024
Definition of carved
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chip on one's shoulder

chipped

chipped in

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