suck up

Example Sentences

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Children suck up lamb and rice through a nozzle, like little astronauts.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 10, 2025

Yet another is a human-controlled device that uses a vacuum tube to suck up the apples.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 29, 2025

The infected ones have regressed further still and they’ve split into two sub-species: the grub-like “slow-low” zombies, who suck up worms with a vile slurp, and the Neanderthalish sprinters who hunt in packs.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 19, 2025

For one, its hefty price tag could suck up a large chunk of the US defence budget.

From BBC • May 27, 2025

They loved to prey on rootworkers and suck up all their strength.

From "Root Magic" by Eden Royce