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chew over

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verb

  1. (tr, adverb) to consider carefully; ruminate on

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Mr. Myers unpacks one of the most dominant runs in American sports, leaving readers with plenty to chew over during bar stool arguments.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 21, 2025

As a certain brain worm once said: A lot to chew over, here.

From Slate • May 10, 2025

It's an eight-part series, so there will be plenty to chew over - for fans and detractors alike.

From BBC • Jan. 12, 2025

While President Joe Biden and his guest of honor at a White House state dinner chew over foreign policy, the female chef duo of Cris Comerford and Susie Morrison take care of the culinary diplomacy.

From Seattle Times • May 21, 2024

All night, and all the next morning, I chew over his squeaks.

From "Wayward Creatures" by Dayna Lorentz

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