Example Sentences

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Water Claire repeated in her soft voice, and though she said no more, they knew that she was mourning the knowledge of the years that the sea had gulped away.

From "Son" by Lois Lowry

Before she’d left the house, Naomi had gulped down a bitter cupful of coffee.

From "Out of Darkness" by Ashley Hope Pérez

I felt as if I had gulped down five Cokes in a row.

From "Three Little Words: A Memoir" by Ashley Rhodes-Courter

The dusty hills had gulped the train that carried her before the Duke rode round the station and joined his noisy comrades.

From The Duke Of Chimney Butte by Ivory, P. V. E. (Percy Van Eman)

"That goes to the right spot," said the stranger, after he had gulped down two cups of tea.

From In A New World or, Among The Gold Fields Of Australia by Alger, Horatio