chewed

Example Sentences

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Wasp nests typically have rough walls made from chewed plant material and saliva.

From Science Daily • Apr. 3, 2026

Now, they say, that extra money will likely get chewed up by higher gas prices.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 30, 2026

"They're herbivores, so they feed on lots of different vegetation, so you'll often see piles of sticks with the bark chewed off."

From BBC • Mar. 14, 2026

The conflict has also chewed through U.S. stocks of interceptors it uses to fend off missiles.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 7, 2026

Plus, I had to stop every few hours to buy more gas, and that really chewed up my time even more than the bigger yards.

From "Lawn Boy" by Gary Paulsen