swallowing

Example Sentences

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That means looking at appetite, weight change, chewing or swallowing problems, dietary variety, medical conditions, medication use and whether someone has enough support to shop, cook and eat well.

From Science Daily • Jun. 6, 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

"But she explained to me they were in charge of swallowing feeding elements."

From BBC • May 17, 2026

Mindlessly, I tore chunks off and ate, swallowing huge pieces before I chewed.

From "Rump: The (Fairly) True Story of Rumpelstilskin" by Liesl Shurtliff