chop

Example Sentences

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Directions Roughly chop or lightly crush some of the capers with the side of a fork, leaving plenty whole for texture.

From Salon • Jun. 9, 2026

He remembers learning how to chop a piece of wood with one punch.

From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 2026

“Its structure is ideal for the age of TikTok in that you can easily chop it up into little pieces.”

From MarketWatch • May 7, 2026

That is probably because City are usually playing twice a week, every week, so he has to chop and change.

From BBC • Apr. 19, 2026

The pile of logs they had made was still lying there untouched, as if Count Olaf had merely made them chop logs for his own amusement, rather than for any purpose.

From "The Bad Beginning" by Lemony Snicket