chugged

Example Sentences

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Massie even chugged a celebratory glass of raw milk.

From Slate • May 20, 2026

At one point on Thursday the train chugged past a queue of trucks waiting for fuel -- the trains themselves run on diesel, with the state railway company maintaining its own stocks.

From Barron's • Mar. 27, 2026

He happily chugged all three shots of espresso.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 13, 2026

Later, with the Bruins needing to reach field-goal range in the game’s final moments, he chugged ahead for 35 yards, dragging defenders with him to set up the winning score.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 23, 2025

After that, staggering swiftly forward like a man about to fall flat on his face, Onofre chugged toward the Pilar.

From "The Milagro Beanfield War" by John Nichols