devouring

Example Sentences

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If Ehrlich was right, and people were devouring the Earth’s resources, then the price of those resources would go up.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 17, 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

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

From Salon • Dec. 31, 2025

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

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 23, 2025

Her brother sat opposite her with his back to the door devouring hunks of bread smothered with a mixture of peanut-butter and strawberry jam.

From "Matilda" by Roald Dahl