nibbles

Example Sentences

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Here by the water’s edge, she nibbles on seeds and drinks rainwater, retreating to the house to sleep at night.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026

“The nibbles around the edges — ‘Make the procedure a little tighter, we’ll require a couple more documents.’”

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 21, 2026

Put together, those two warm moments — Mrs. Hudson’s nibbles, Eby’s sensible gospel — really highlight the chasm we’ve created around hospitality.

From Salon • Dec. 2, 2025

Or there will be no more wine and nibbles for you.

From BBC • Sep. 5, 2024

The plate of bread sits on the floor outside her door, untouched except by the mouse that nibbles the bread and scurries away at my approach.

From "Ophelia" by Lisa Klein