chew up
Britishverb
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to damage or destroy (something) by or as by chewing or grinding
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slang (usually passive) to cause (a person) to be nervous or worried
he was all chewed up about the interview
Example Sentences
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AI providers are hiking prices and throttling usage amid real-capacity constraints, while “tokenmaxxing” is starting to chew up IT budgets, according to O’Regan.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 18, 2026
“The yield issue is continuing to chew up the clock.”
From Barron's • Apr. 17, 2026
Michael Pepper, who batted at number three, had struggled early on to hit the ball cleanly, while Brook was sat watching him chew up deliveries.
From BBC • Aug. 15, 2025
Eric Gray’s 16-yard run made it 35-7 at half, and then the Sooners went mostly to the run game to chew up clock.
From Seattle Times • Sep. 17, 2022
As always, Will had managed to chew up and spit out his enthusiasm.
From "East of Eden" by John Steinbeck
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