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chugged

VERB
drink quickly
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Influencers in cowboy hats chugged cartons of milk.

From Salon Jun. 22, 2026

Massie even chugged a celebratory glass of raw milk.

From Slate May 20, 2026

The Welsh region had taken a surprise lead through tries from Ryan Elias and Archie Hughes but once the Saints juggernaut chugged into gear, they seemed to be running away with it.

From Barron's Jan. 18, 2026

The investment bank and financial-services firm chugged along for years without much notice, specializing in bond trading and deals in risky corners of the finance world that competitors avoided.

From The Wall Street Journal Nov. 26, 2025

The engine chugged through the twilight, moving down the road much more quickly than the rented carriages we’d taken to Baltimore.

From "Dread Nation" by Justina Ireland



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