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nibbles (on)

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present tense third-person singular of nibble (on)

as in picks (at)

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chews

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And the dog that paces through every thunderstorm, or chews a cushion to pieces the moment the house goes quiet, has a calming soft chew made with chamomile, melatonin, and L-theanine.

— Daniel Fusch, USA Today, 17 July 2026
Not going anywhere Mikey Anderson Anderson carries positive five-on-five play metrics across the board and chews important minutes for the Kings.

— Eric Stephens, New York Times, 21 May 2026

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