The sculptor chipped away at the marble until the statue emerged.

She spent the afternoon chipping away at the old paint until the wood beneath was smooth.

Before the auction, he refused to sign away the family heirloom, fearing he'd regret the decision.

At dawn, the captain ordered the crew to fill away, and the ship slid out of the harbor.

When the sun sets, the last light slips away from the harbor.

She swept away the fallen leaves from the porch before the guests arrived.

You can't just wish away the consequences of your actions; you have to face them and learn from them.

Every month, he salts away a portion of his paycheck to build an emergency fund.

After each paycheck, she's salting away a small portion into a high-yield savings account for emergencies.

I'm squaring away the final details before the presentation.