chew

Example Sentences

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Odor compounds are released as we chew or sip, traveling from the mouth to the nose though the nasal pharynx at the back of throat.

From Science Daily • Feb. 9, 2026

Let’s agree to this starting point: The new governor can’t just chew gum and walk.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 8, 2026

A couple of tactical innovations to chew over.

From BBC • Dec. 22, 2025

Scattered on top, golden raisins, shredded coconut, and chopped nuts lend texture and surprise—tiny bursts of crunch and chew, salt and sweetness in perfect harmony.

From Salon • Dec. 18, 2025

I pick a cereal, pour it in the bowl, and eat fast, barely bothering to chew.

From "The Tenth Mistake of Hank Hooperman" by Gennifer Choldenko