swallow

Example Sentences

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Hours after that filing, the Federal Communications Commission’s Media Bureau in Washington approved Nexstar’s deal — clearing the way for the nation’s largest TV station group owner to swallow the third-largest station group.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 20, 2026

The economic and political pain of getting it back under control became tough to swallow.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 18, 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

Once expressed on the surface of the astrocytes, the CAR allowed the cells to capture and swallow amyloid beta proteins.

From Science Daily • Mar. 11, 2026

He felt like spitting it out but instead took a sip of water and forced himself to swallow.

From "Rowan of Rin" by Emily Rodda