swallowing

Example Sentences

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People can become infected by swallowing tapeworm eggs, such as through food contaminated with coyote or dog feces.

From Science Daily • Jun. 11, 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

It describes how high-risk infants in neonatal units are put at risk of serious feeding, swallowing and communication issues.

From BBC • May 17, 2026

Since the accident, I had trouble swallowing, and the more I thought about it, the worse it was.

From "The Line Tender" by Kate Allen