gobble

Example Sentences

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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

Every year, healthcare expenses gobble up a growing portion of Social Security benefits.

From Barron's • Jan. 29, 2026

Now, he’s become known for his big personality, his hands-on approach in molding Milwaukee’s brand of baseball … and more lighthearted habits, like the “pocket pancakes” he’ll gobble up in the middle of games.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 11, 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

There’s silence as we sigh in relief, then gobble some of our creation down like starving puppies.

From "A Place at the Table" by Saadia Faruqi and Laura Shovan