is gnawing
- present progressive of gnaw (3rd person singular).
Example Sentences
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The road not taken is gnawing at her soul.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 12, 2025
In the meantime, the 250 employees will work fewer days, with drops in pay just as inflation is gnawing at household budgets.
From Seattle Times ● Sep. 8, 2022
Their lie about not being able to travel hurts, but the fact they were that close and chose not to include me even for a brief visit is gnawing at me.
From Washington Post ● May 20, 2022
Now in place of dreams, there is gnawing worry for the family she has left.
From BBC ● Mar. 15, 2022
A white greyhound is gnawing on Fabian’s leg.
From "The Inquisitor's Tale" by Adam Gidwitz
