as in to pluck
to rob by the use of trickery or threats
ruthlessly chiseled other students out of their lunch money
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Stone swastikas were chiseled off the façades of buildings, Nazi insignia were taken down from flagpoles, and, in towns and cities across Germany, streets and squares named after Hitler reverted to their previous designations.
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Richard J. Evans, Foreign Affairs, 12 Dec. 2017
All are chiseled — according to a Chippendales’ fact sheet, the organization’s 20 exclusive cast members will spend a collective 59,725 hours a year in the gym.
—Brittny Mejia, Los Angeles Times, 15 Aug. 2024
Companies who claim their gum can chisel a person’s jawline often refer to a 2018 study with 19 participants that associated chewing gum with a stronger bite force, the NYT reports.
—Renée Onque, CNBC, 6 Aug. 2024
Plus, the finish here is skin-like—meaning the result looks more like a natural tan than chiseled contour.
—Hannah Coates, Vogue, 22 July 2024
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Richard J. Evans, Foreign Affairs, 12 Dec. 2017
All are chiseled — according to a Chippendales’ fact sheet, the organization’s 20 exclusive cast members will spend a collective 59,725 hours a year in the gym.
—Brittny Mejia, Los Angeles Times, 15 Aug. 2024
Companies who claim their gum can chisel a person’s jawline often refer to a 2018 study with 19 participants that associated chewing gum with a stronger bite force, the NYT reports.
—Renée Onque, CNBC, 6 Aug. 2024
Plus, the finish here is skin-like—meaning the result looks more like a natural tan than chiseled contour.
—Hannah Coates, Vogue, 22 July 2024
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Rachel, always a champ, manages to pluck it out while everyone in the shelter ignores her.Brian Moylan, Vulture, 6 Nov. 2024
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At first glance, the kitchen might look plucked from the 19th century, but there are marble countertops and stainless steel appliances that bring it up to date.Emma Reynolds, Robb Report, 5 Nov. 2024
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For the third time this season, Jojo calmly squeezed the trigger and neatly folded the first tom.Natalie Krebs, Outdoor Life, 7 Nov. 2024
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These new prices would squeeze consumer budgets, especially for low-income households that spend triple as much of their monthly budgets on apparel as high-income households spend, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.Annie Nova,Rebecca Picciotto, CNBC, 5 Nov. 2024
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Most significantly, with three other dangerous Bears weapons spread to the right, safety Xavier Woods began cheating in that direction before the play began.Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 4 Nov. 2024
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Martha Stewart threatened to burn down her own home over husband's cheating 'right on our property' Stewart had shared her two cents about the Red Notice star as a guest on Bilt Rewards' Rent Free game show.Wesley Stenzel, EW.com, 2 Nov. 2024
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Any extra surface moisture will prevent the caramel from sticking properly.Ann Taylor Pittman, Southern Living, 12 Oct. 2024
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In fact, the key to this scene – the key to sticking that aforementioned landing — was making sure that Noa never came off as too emotional.Matt Webb Mitovich, TVLine, 11 Oct. 2024
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Since the stinging defeat in the courts, at which details emerged of government security forces downplaying the Bundys’ legitimate concern for their own safety when federal sniper units encircled the family, Washington and its agencies let the Bundys graze at will and without charge.Matt Thompson, SPIN, 5 Nov. 2024
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Perhaps cricket can stomach that axing, but potentially not being part of the 2026 Asian Games in Nagoya, Japan, will sting.Tristan Lavalette, Forbes, 25 Oct. 2024
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Photo : Gateway Bronco Even full-time all-wheel drive can’t prevent the power plant from chirping all four tires while hustling through the first couple of gears.Michael Van Runkle, Robb Report, 2 Nov. 2024
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Election misinformation Election officials are hustling to fight misinformation in real time during the early voting process.Alexandra Banner, CNN, 1 Nov. 2024
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Hunter Coleman, Menlo School water polo: Coleman, a freshman, scored six goals, stole five passes and drew three exclusions as Menlo beat Santa Cruz 16-6 in the CCS quarterfinals.Christian Babcock, The Mercury News, 11 Nov. 2024
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The Smash’s men beat the Nitro’s men in three sets, and the women’s match between those two teams was set to begin at press time.Aaron Heisen, Orange County Register, 9 Nov. 2024
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“Chisel.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chisel. Accessed 17 Nov. 2024.
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