chugged

Example Sentences

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He happily chugged all three shots of espresso.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 13, 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

I chugged cups of instant black coffee like water, not paying much heed to the bitter, pungent aftertaste that lingered on my tongue and scorched my throat.

From Salon • Nov. 6, 2025

Realmuto barreled it up, sent a line drive screaming into right-center, then chugged all the way to third after the ball got past Teoscar Hernández in the gap.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 4, 2025

“Home sweet home,” Mom sang off-key as the Toyota chugged into the driveway.

From "Sir Fig Newton and the Science of Persistence" by Sonja Thomas