as in to gobble (up or down)
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On Wednesday, the Padres put away their fifth straight victory early.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 Aug. 2025 -
Heavy rains possible in Kansas City’s forecast Don’t put away the umbrellas just yet.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
7 Aug. 2025
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If that last sentence takes some extra time to digest, do not feel alone.—
Donna Frye,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 Aug. 2025
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Adjust meal times: Eating dinner earlier gives your body more time to digest before lying down for bed.—
Merve Ceylan,
Health,
14 Aug. 2025
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While the girl kicked and laughed, the water, stirred from its sleep, latched on to her ankle and then swallowed her whole.—
Tochi Eze
August 5,
Literary Hub,
5 Aug. 2025
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That’s a hard pill to swallow for any retailer, regardless of size.—
Kate Nishimura,
Sourcing Journal,
5 Aug. 2025
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Ardy's Concession at the Philippine Cultural Center 4141 S. East St., opened Jan. 12 Those who have wolfed down an Ardy's kabob at the Indianapolis 500 will recognize the fare at the Philippine Cultural Community Center's newest restaurant.—
Bradley Hohulin,
IndyStar,
2 July 2025
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Dining at a popular Ocean Beach eatery, The Old Townhouse Restaurant, MacPherson wolfed down three eggs, two pancakes and two strips of bacon.—
Don Norcross,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
3 June 2025
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Stand Up to Cancer’s fundraising benefit show is putting down roots in Nashville for one night only.—
Larisha Paul,
Rolling Stone,
6 Aug. 2025
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If Hamas released the Israeli hostages still in captivity and put down its weapons, the argument goes, the war would be over.—
Ruth Margalit,
New Yorker,
5 Aug. 2025
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The successful hatchings come about a year after Scout ate two of his chicks as a first-time dad, leaving the pair with no surviving eaglets from their first nesting season, McClatchy News previously reported.—
Olivia Lloyd,
Miami Herald,
24 Mar. 2025
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The calls came while eating lunch, while lying in bed at night.—
Max Klaver,
Miami Herald,
24 Mar. 2025
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Together, these two foods accounted for nearly one in every seven calories consumed in the average American diet, according to the CDC report.—
Deidre McPhillips,
CNN Money,
7 Aug. 2025
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Tailgating or consuming alcohol in the festival parking lot is prohibited and will be strictly enforced.—
Kaycee Sloan,
The Enquirer,
7 Aug. 2025
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“Mouth (down).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mouth%20%28down%29. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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