swallowed
Example Sentences
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She packed up her two worn decks of tarot cards, some small carved stone figurines and headed for home before the darkness swallowed Old Havana again.
From Barron's ● Aug. 18, 2026
Jack had reached for a vol-au-vent, swallowed it whole in one bite, rinsed it down with a glass of champagne and seized center stage all in one action.
From Slate ● Aug. 15, 2026
Leeds Rhinos chairman Paul Caddick is among those to have raised concerns at the prospect of investment, previously saying, "we have no intention of being swallowed up".
From BBC ● Aug. 13, 2026
So far, the raptor center says it has ruled out lead poisoning and the presence of swallowed objects, among other things.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 24, 2026
She had a fish in her mouth, but she swallowed it fast and dived toward the beach.
From "Nim’s Island" by Wendy Orr
