gobble
Example Sentences
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In recent days, she said, she’s been surprised by the eye-popping household incomes of those trying to gobble up typical two-bedroom apartments.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 18, 2026
Every year, healthcare expenses gobble up a growing portion of Social Security benefits.
From Barron's • Jan. 29, 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
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