- present participle of chew.
chewing
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But one foreign attendee voiced concerns, telling AFP in English: "I am really hoping Rwanda is not chewing what it cannot swallow."
From Barron's ● Oct. 16, 2026
Between about 2 million and 1.8 million years ago, the species developed larger teeth and more powerful chewing muscles.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 8, 2026
In the post, Wouter was pictured wearing a dog cone, which is used to prevent pets from licking, chewing or scratching surgical sites or wounds.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 25, 2026
Some studies also suggest that chewing can help with cognition.
From BBC ● Sep. 12, 2026
There’s no uncomfortable silence in the car now, just chewing, crunching, and the occasional burp from Andre.
From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller
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