chugged

Example Sentences

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Massie even chugged a celebratory glass of raw milk.

From Slate • May 20, 2026

The Welsh region had taken a surprise lead through tries from Ryan Elias and Archie Hughes but once the Saints juggernaut chugged into gear, they seemed to be running away with it.

From Barron's • Jan. 18, 2026

That was the case in the final moments of a sluggish overtime, during which Taylor chugged through a tired Falcons defense.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 10, 2025

And as the train chugged on through the jungle, there seemed to be some truth in each of their opposing visions.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 29, 2024

Z chugged the water, then headed down the hall toward his room to grab his father’s old army duffle and the letter that had arrived last week.

From "Time Bomb" by Joelle Charbonneau