devour

Example Sentences

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Not so at EVO Craft Bakery where, with my last few bucks, I bought a large chocolate chip cookie—which I devoured on the flight home.

From The Wall Street Journal

But I do remember that we ended up at my parents’ house later that night, devoured the deli leftovers from their party and laughed ourselves silly as a way to welcome the new year.

From MarketWatch

Maybe it’s the overwhelming despair and helplessness about a problem that is still devouring our globe.

From Salon

Many had been here since 2011, when civil war began devouring their country.

From BBC

They are also devouring holiday movies and specials, even on traditional TV.

From Los Angeles Times