gnawing

Example Sentences

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But that teaches another more cautionary lesson about collecting nemeses: Salieri never figured out how to channel his gnawing envy into motivation.

From Salon • May 16, 2026

Healthcare, housing, car payments, groceries and energy bills are the costs really gnawing at wallets, according to an analysis from the trade organization.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 19, 2026

Nothing prepared me for the gnawing unease of pivoting from saving to spending.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 12, 2026

A parade worker quickly pulled down the sign, but the statement made its mark, cutting through conversations about recovery and progress with the gnawing questions that continue to haunt so many Eaton fire survivors:

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 9, 2026

I waited, gnawing my lip, but he said no more.

From "Nectar in a Sieve" by Kamala Markandaya