munching

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Some of the earliest octopuses are believed to have been powerful predators equipped with strong arms for grabbing prey and beak-like jaws for munching on the shells and bones of other animals.

From BBC • Apr. 23, 2026

This was the place to learn more—all while munching on old-country baked goods or candies imported from Finland and Sweden.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 14, 2026

On Wednesday morning, Sovereignty was standing upright in his stall munching on hay and showed no obvious discomfort.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 29, 2025

Film buffs sit snugly in cars watching a drive-in movie, munching popcorn on a lovely recent fall night.

From Barron's • Oct. 11, 2025

Yishan grunted in agreement, his mouth too full to reply, and for a moment all was quiet except for their satisfied munching.

From "When the Sea Turned to Silver" by Grace Lin