swallow

Example Sentences

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Many have historically liked the freedom of its unincorporated governance and, in the past, have fought the idea of being swallowed up by a surrounding city like Pasadena.

From Los Angeles Times

"He was bedridden and it was very hard for him to swallow," he told Virgin Radio, adding that Dane had been losing his ability to speak.

From BBC

Tariffs have so far had a muted impact on inflation, however, because companies have tried to swallow costs in the past year rather than passing them on to consumers.

From The Wall Street Journal

Many in the CDU are also upset for a host of other reasons -- although most may swallow their discontent in a party that traditionally values discipline over ideological debates.

From Barron's

Also, if he was listing grievances, he often wished that they’d had the sense not to name him after a guy who got swallowed up by a whale.

From Literature