- present participle of swallow.
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
“Nothing,” he said, swallowing too much coffee and scalding his throat.
From "Night Owls" by A.R. Vishny
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