as in to gobble (up or down)
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Shoppers put away their pocketbooks after splurging some for the holidays.—
Evan Clark,
WWD,
14 Feb. 2025 -
For her first five years, Tharp performed only new work, and once it had been done it was put away, in almost every case for good.—
Peter Larsen,
Orange County Register,
13 Feb. 2025
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Go Nakamura | Reuters Asia-Pacific markets mostly rose Wednesday as investors digested U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariff impact on regional economies.—
Pia Singh,Brian Evans,
CNBC,
11 Feb. 2025
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These foods are only partly digested in the small intestine, leaving more work for the large intestine, where the gas is produced.—
Nancy LeBrun,
Verywell Health,
7 Feb. 2025
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Over time, someone with ALS loses the ability to walk, chew, swallow food and breathe, according to WebMD.—
Victoria Edel,
People.com,
6 Feb. 2025
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Esophageal dilation: Strictures, or narrowing of the esophagus, can make swallowing difficult.—
Lindsay Curtis,
Health,
6 Feb. 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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Continue reading … 'FIND SOME JOY' – Standup star urges people to put down their phones, step away from political rancor.—
Fox News,
Fox News,
6 Feb. 2025
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So, wanting to support his significant other, the OP put down $1,500 for the down payment, according to his post.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
5 Feb. 2025
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New this year to True Nature is a retreat for those with eating disorders and their family members.—
Plain Dealer guest writer,
cleveland.com,
19 July 2017
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Eating it: Some folks spoon directly into their mouths.—
Ann Maloney,
NOLA.com,
19 July 2017
Verb
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While the florets are most commonly consumed, the stalks are also edible and offer a mildly sweet taste.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
8 Feb. 2025
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But the arduous process, which can often feel like a full-time job, has begun to consume their lives and take a hefty mental toll.—
Elizabeth Wolfe,
CNN,
8 Feb. 2025
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“Mouth (down).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mouth%20%28down%29. Accessed 19 Feb. 2025.
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