as in to gobble (up or down)
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Or even just putting away outdoor furniture that can become projectiles when the wind kicks up?—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
20 Jan. 2025 -
Declutter by putting away items that collect there throughout the week, like mail, packages of food, keys, or extra dishes.—
Lauren Wicks,
Southern Living,
19 Jan. 2025
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Share [Findings] Humans are losing their ability to digest cellulose.—
Rafil Kroll-Zaidi,
Harper's Magazine,
22 Jan. 2025
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Policymakers digest what Trump’s return means for them The U.K.’s finance minister is in Davos this week, trying to attract global investment into the British economy.—
Holly Ellyatt,
CNBC,
22 Jan. 2025
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The Bills swallowed $31 million in dead salary-cap space to be out of the Diggs business.—
Tim Graham,
The Athletic,
24 Jan. 2025
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Some nicotine from pouches will inevitably be ingested into the stomach when people swallow their saliva.—
Lauren J. Young,
Scientific American,
24 Jan. 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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West End, a residential area adjacent to the downtown core, is filled with historic homes that have endured among the area’s red-hot residential boom over the past decade or two and has become increasingly attractive to buyers looking to put down roots in a convenient, walkable location.—
Emma Reynolds,
Robb Report,
24 Jan. 2025
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United could put down Garnacho’s sale as pure profit due to Profit and Sustainability Rules, but this would prove the club isn’t serious about competing at the top of English soccer any time soon.—
Graham Ruthven,
Forbes,
24 Jan. 2025
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Eating it: Some folks spoon directly into their mouths.—
Ann Maloney,
NOLA.com,
19 July 2017
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In fact, a recent survey showed that 36% of Chick-fil-A dinner customers take their meal to go from restaurants to eat at home.—
Meghan Overdeep,
Southern Living,
19 July 2017
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Just remember that staying engaged and aware of the type of ASMR content children consume is key to ensuring a safe and positive experience, stresses Dr. Adusei.—
Holly Garcia,
Parents,
27 Jan. 2025
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By Sunday, the flames had consumed over 28,000 acres across the Baja California peninsula.—
Joel Thayer,
Newsweek,
27 Jan. 2025
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“Mouth (down).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mouth%20%28down%29. Accessed 2 Feb. 2025.
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