as in to gobble (up or down)
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Howerton bounced back with consecutive outs but couldn’t put away Jaley James, who cleared the bases with a double. T5 Grandview - 7 Whitesboro - 1@JaleyJames lines one into right center for a bases clearing 3 rbi double!—
Charles Baggarly,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
30 May 2025 -
The phone pouches will be a tool to help ensure adherence to already established middle school guidelines that require students to put away their phones during the school day, said Mark Gonnella, U-46’s coordinator of culture.—
Mike Danahey,
Chicago Tribune,
30 May 2025
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Platforms like TikTok, Reels and Shorts thrive on quick, punchy content that’s easy to digest and shareable.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2025
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Greek Yogurt The protein in Greek yogurt has a higher thermic effect than fat and carbohydrates, which means your body burns more calories digesting it.8 Yogurt also contains probiotics, which may improve gut health.—
Jamie Johnson,
Verywell Health,
22 May 2025
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The esophagus helps move swallowed food from the back of the throat to the stomach to be digested.—
Becca Longmire,
People.com,
22 May 2025
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Endeavor would go on to swallow William Morris, turning CAA vs. WME into the rep business’s version of Coke vs. Pepsi.—
Justin Kroll,
Deadline,
21 May 2025
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If the Steakhouse’s menu winds up similar to the Reserve’s, locals accustomed to wolfing chili burgers at Star Country Cafe will need to dust off their wallets.—
Michael Deeds,
Idaho Statesman,
29 Jan. 2025
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There’s a complete lack of self-consciousness in Mother’s wolfing down handfuls of meatloaf or playfully woofing at strangers in public, and that’s matched by what Adams is doing to bring this woman to life.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
6 Dec. 2024
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Hartig snatched up the reins, putting down the rifle.—
Louise Erdrich,
New Yorker,
25 May 2025
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Chilling at the beach The sand around the Lake Worth Beach Pier (more formally, the William O. Lockhart Municipal Pier) has always been a popular place to fish, surf or put down a blanket to chill by the water, with plenty of local dining and shopping options.—
Ben Crandell,
Sun Sentinel,
23 May 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 calls came while eating lunch, while lying in bed at night.—
Max Klaver,
Miami Herald,
24 Mar. 2025
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For example, in 2024, China supplied 70 percent of all lithium-ion batteries consumed in the U.S.—
Elena Bou,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2025
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Soy is a common allergen, and thus the undeclared ingredient could pose a risk to those with a soy allergy who consume the product.—
Rachel Raposas,
People.com,
27 May 2025
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“Mouth (down).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mouth%20%28down%29. Accessed 5 Jun. 2025.
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