Example Sentences

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Nibbling on a strawberry, Mr. Prats Monné observed: “There really aren’t many people who look like me.”

From New York Times • Dec. 2, 2017

Nibbling in front of the television—whether on popcorn, pretzels, cereal, or toast—epitomized snacking’s new identity as a respectable middle-class norm.

From Salon • Sep. 7, 2013

Nibbling on my wood-fired pizza, which was topped with house-made chorizo and fresh epazote, sipping a brightly flavored Mission Blonde ale, I could have whiled away the whole afternoon there.

From New York Times • May 25, 2012

"Nibbling around the edges" is unacceptable, he says.

From Time • Feb. 15, 2011

Nibbling on a macaroon, she stacked the used coffee cups on a tray.

From "The Westing Game" by Ellen Raskin