gobble

Example Sentences

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For all the recent worries that AI will destroy whole industries and gobble up tech’s cash, Chronert says the ongoing spending boom will boost profits this year.

From Barron's • Feb. 27, 2026

But I think that people read that as he wants to gobble up every pie he sees.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 5, 2026

“Sinners” is the most exciting film of 2025, both for what it is and for what it proves: that fresh blockbusters still exist and people are eager to gobble them up.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 5, 2025

Meanwhile, beyond the gates and gawking tourists, stoats will gobble kiwi eggs and possums will devour our rata leaves.

From Slate • Aug. 8, 2025

It was so good, she had to remember her manners and not gobble it down.

From "A Tree Grows in Brooklyn" by Betty Smith