devouring

Example Sentences

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Kavanagh had never set foot in the state and part of his steep California learning curve was devouring as many newspapers — back when they abounded — as he could.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 5, 2026

Like Nishimatsu, Yamamoto can't yet vote but he is currently devouring a book written by Takaichi and says she reminds him of baseball superstar Shohei Ohtani.

From Barron's • Feb. 4, 2026

Now, Mobile Fortify’s widespread use by ICE has raised concerns among privacy advocates and some former officials, who argue the app is devouring huge amounts of personal information without adequate oversight.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 5, 2026

"The fire was telling me that I couldn't take anything away, that I had no right or power to stop it from devouring everything."

From BBC • Dec. 3, 2025

Thirsty and still hungry after devouring what little food remained, the two of them sat in one corner of the boxcar until sunset.

From "Lupita Mañana" by Patricia Beatty