Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

Equally bad, inflation has nibbled away at the hryvnia, the national currency.

From New York Times • Nov. 14, 2021

At best, legislation has nibbled around the edges of the problem.

From Washington Times • Mar. 28, 2018

C.K. has nibbled around the feature world in recent years, taking supporting roles in movies such as “Trumbo” and “American Hustle.”

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 15, 2017

Carvin has nibbled the cheese, and you can almost hear the mouse trap snap shut.

From Slate • Mar. 22, 2016

Look! in this place a mouse has nibbled through; see what a rent some envious rat has made, through this another filed, and, as he plucked his cursed rasp away, mark how the bootleg gaped.

From White Jacket or, the World on a Man-of-War by Melville, Herman