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chewing



NOUN
mastication
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That means looking at appetite, weight change, chewing or swallowing problems, dietary variety, medical conditions, medication use and whether someone has enough support to shop, cook and eat well.

From Science Daily • Jun. 6, 2026

Thus began my hunt for signs of Choc-O’s afterlife, including visits to retro candy stores stocking hard-to-find Bonomo Turkish Taffy, Zagnut bars and Beemans chewing gum.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026

Still chewing on my “what the hell do I do with myself now” strategy, a healing opportunity presented itself.

From Salon • Jun. 1, 2026

He stood on the roof of the Cigars & Stripes BBQ Lounge, brandishing a chicken wing and a fridge-size bottle of barbecue sauce while chewing on a stogie.

From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 2026

Beowulf added nothing further to these arguments, but pressed his lips together unhappily to prevent himself from chewing.

From "The Hidden Gallery" by Maryrose Wood




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