devoured

Example Sentences

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It arrived at the peak of unscripted television’s popularity — a period when audiences devoured shows like “Survivor” and “American Idol” at their regularly scheduled times on television.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 24, 2026

"We have tentatively suggested that the long palps might allow the male to keep a safer distance during mating and help him avoid being attacked and devoured by the highly aggressive female."

From Science Daily • Apr. 6, 2026

To her amazement, close to 200 people came with more than 180 cakes devoured.

From BBC • Mar. 28, 2026

They measure how much power is being devoured or generated at large data centers, manufacturers and power plants.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 11, 2026

Often, during recess, while the other boys played outside, Neel devoured Bangla poetry and English novels that he found in the school’s small library.

From "Tiger Boy" by Mitali Perkins