as in to gobble (up or down)
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Finland put away Slovakia thanks in large part to four third-period goals.—
NBC News,
NBC news,
21 Feb. 2026 -
Pannakara urged the crowd to practice mindfulness every day and put away their phones.—
Sarah Bahari,
Dallas Morning News,
14 Feb. 2026
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Welcome Insiders to another weekly mailer with all the industry news that needs digesting.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
20 Feb. 2026
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The stomach doesn't digest inulin.—
Amber J. Tresca,
Verywell Health,
19 Feb. 2026
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Leddy’s cap hit is likely too much for other teams to absorb in a trade, but a new deal with a smaller cap hit would be easier to swallow.—
Curtis Pashelka,
Mercury News,
22 Feb. 2026
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Those who prefer taking their supplements in liquid form to avoid swallowing pills will love that this comes in two refreshing flavors—lemon mint and cacao mint.—
Brianna Peters,
Vogue,
21 Feb. 2026
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Chestnut has won 17 of the last 19 events, setting a record in 2021 after wolfing down 76 hot dogs and buns.—
Matt Ott,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Jan. 2026
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The funny video showed the bulldog grabbing an entire bar out of Peeters' hand and wolfing it down in one bite.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
PEOPLE,
25 Dec. 2025
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The companies that booked the first 12 suites put down a $10,000 deposit each to secure their place at the new stadium, Baldwin said.—
Robert Channick,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Feb. 2026
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When entering a new region, Windey’s strategy is to put down roots in one country and branch out to neighbors.—
Xiaoying You,
semafor.com,
24 Feb. 2026
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Breakfast is a busy affair, but those in signature suites can eat in the lounge (soon to be renovated but with a great view) or order room service.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 Feb. 2026
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He's traded soybeans for corn in an attempt to eat the cost.—
Adam Duxter,
CBS News,
21 Feb. 2026
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But food science specialists say the coatings are safe to consume and are applied in very small amounts, according to Donald Schwan, department chair, distinguished professor, and extension specialist in food science at Rutgers University.—
Olivia McIntosh,
Martha Stewart,
21 Feb. 2026
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If power is lost for less than two hours, most perishable food should be safe to consume.—
Mike Snider,
USA Today,
21 Feb. 2026
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“Mouth (down).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mouth%20%28down%29. Accessed 27 Feb. 2026.
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