swallowing
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The dolphin arrived with "serious vision problems" and other health issues, it said, and "began having difficulties swallowing and respiratory problems" in the hours before she died.
From BBC ● Oct. 17, 2026
Scientists have observed many planetary systems with stable orbits, along with a small number of stars caught rapidly swallowing their planetary companions.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 10, 2026
In that sense, blindly swallowing AI’s positive hype can be as dangerous as its alleged existential risks.
From Salon ● Sep. 30, 2026
The condition can be painful and make swallowing difficult, and it can cause chest pain.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 18, 2026
“Here it comes! Oh my, it’s perfect! It’s beautiful! It’s...it’s exactly as though I’m swallowing it! It’s as though I’m chewing and swallowing great big spoonfuls of the most marvelous blueberry pie in the world!”
From "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory" by Roald Dahl
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