swallow
Example Sentences
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He said this could indicate it had killed other people but not necessarily: "A crocodile will eat or swallow anything."
From BBC • May 3, 2026
Leonard played 65 games and averaged a career-best 27.9 points, however Wednesday’s loss was a bitter pill to swallow.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 16, 2026
Paramount would have a bitter pill to swallow if regulators actually blocked the transaction.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 20, 2026
That shows many investors believe it’s wise to swallow their fears of war, but he thinks that “is a total misreading of history,” given its impact on energy and fertilizer supplies.
From Barron's • Mar. 16, 2026
Just the thought of trying to swallow a mouthful was nauseating.
From "I Survived the Eruption of Mount St. Helens, 1980" by Lauren Tarshis
Vocabulary lists containing swallow
The SAT: Multiple-Meaning Words, List 2
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