swallowing
- present participle of swallow.
Example Sentences
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Swallowing up the sand, blocking ocean views and turning the shore into an irksome maze, is a sea of large beach tents, called cabanas in Australia.
From BBC • Jan. 8, 2025
Swallowing difficulties often lead to death from pneumonia.
From Science Magazine • May 15, 2023
Swallowing asbestos can cause health problems, just like breathing them can.
From Slate • Feb. 26, 2023
Q: Swallowing a spoonful of mustard works for me to stop muscle cramps.
From Seattle Times • Nov. 2, 2022
Swallowing their disappointment, they bore away from the dangerous coast to wait out the night.
From "Shipwreck at the Bottom of the World" by Jennifer Armstrong
