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as in to interrupt
chiefly British
to cause a disruption in a conversation or discussion
forgive me in chipping in like this, but I think I know a better way to get to Trafalgar Square
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Recent Examples of chip in
Place oil and remaining ⅓ cup chocolate chips in a small microwavable bowl.
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Sabrina Weiss, People.com, 12 Feb. 2025
During the three- to four-hour operation, surgeons will implant the wireless, rechargeable coin-size brain chip in the part of the brain that handles thoughts and body movement.
—Michelle Marchante, Miami Herald, 29 Jan. 2025
Not only was Lockhart honored by the Aurora City Council, but the community also chipped in to make sure the Millers had proper snow removal for the winter.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 3 Feb. 2025
If that assumption is false and it can be done much more cheaply, then those investments are mostly a waste of money, and future demand for Nvidia's chips in particular will be much lower than predicted.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 31 Jan. 2025
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Sabrina Weiss, People.com, 12 Feb. 2025
During the three- to four-hour operation, surgeons will implant the wireless, rechargeable coin-size brain chip in the part of the brain that handles thoughts and body movement.
—Michelle Marchante, Miami Herald, 29 Jan. 2025
Not only was Lockhart honored by the Aurora City Council, but the community also chipped in to make sure the Millers had proper snow removal for the winter.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 3 Feb. 2025
If that assumption is false and it can be done much more cheaply, then those investments are mostly a waste of money, and future demand for Nvidia's chips in particular will be much lower than predicted.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 31 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for chip in
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Signs of the labor market weakening more than expected contributed to that decision at the time, but those fears have since faded.—
Bryan Mena,
CNN,
11 Feb. 2025
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Reporting by The Associated Press contributed to this story.—
Justin Gest,
Newsweek,
11 Feb. 2025
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This time, however, Kelsey and Matt's big night was not only interrupted by Domingo, but also by his brothers, Ronaldo and Santiago (Pedro Pascal and Bad Bunny).—
Emily Tannenbaum,
Glamour,
17 Feb. 2025
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This comes on top of a funding freeze also ordered by the administration that has interrupted work designed to clear national forests of vegetation that can feed wildfires.—
Christopher Flavelle,
New York Times,
15 Feb. 2025
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The healthcare provider makes a small cut in the abdomen, passes the laparoscope through, and examines the contents of the abdomen and pelvis using the attached camera.—
Joy Emeh,
Health,
15 Feb. 2025
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In a preemptive move to avoid a trade war like the ones with Canada, Mexico and China, India is weighing tariff cuts in at least a dozen sectors, from electronics to medical and surgical equipment, and chemicals, according to Reuters.—
Swapna Venugopal Ramaswamy,
USA TODAY,
14 Feb. 2025
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