swallowing

Example Sentences

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Ms. Arno’s postwar chapters are strongest when they keep catastrophe from swallowing the rest of the life.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

He thinks both were overlooked brands that made them more attainable for the Chinese companies, as opposed to swallowing a bigger U.S. consumer company.

From Barron's • Jun. 1, 2026

To Anandarangam, the skirmishes risk swallowing the story and drawing attention away from the conditions for detainees in the facility.

From Slate • May 29, 2026

Symptoms can include muscle weakness, difficulty swallowing, breathing problems, seizures, and delayed mental development.

From Science Daily • Mar. 31, 2026

Sometimes, he would stand motionless outside the gates for several minutes on end, taking deep swallowing breaths as though he were trying to eat the smell itself.

From "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory" by Roald Dahl