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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Although swallowing a small amount of meconium is safe, breathing it in can cause serious respiratory issues.—
David Chiu,
People.com,
17 Aug. 2025
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Joy isn’t coming, though, Miranda tells her, because her dog swallowed something.—
Dave Nemetz,
TVLine,
14 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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So put down the car keys or place that sad can back in the fridge and whip up these easy, 2-ingredient biscuits instead.—
Josh Miller,
Southern Living,
15 Aug. 2025
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Raleigh’s story is still being written, but for those looking to put down roots in a city that aims to offer more than just a return on investment, there may be no better time or place than now.—
Jason Phillips,
USA Today,
15 Aug. 2025
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This spot for soccer fans offers lots of pub fare to eat and drink.—
Liz Rothaus Bertrand,
Charlotte Observer,
24 Mar. 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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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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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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“Mouth (down).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mouth%20%28down%29. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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