swallowing
- present participle of swallow.
Example Sentences
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Google parent Alphabet is financially the strongest big tech company, but even it is swallowing a free-cash-flow negative quarter—its first since its IPO.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 28, 2026
I have to make sure they're not choking... because this disease has affected their muscles with their swallowing.
From BBC ● Jun. 24, 2026
Parents should quickly seek medical care for an infant who has difficulty swallowing, poor feeding, loss of head control or decreased facial expression, the CDC said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 14, 2026
He thinks both were overlooked brands that made them more attainable for the Chinese companies, as opposed to swallowing a bigger U.S. consumer company.
From Barron's ● Jun. 1, 2026
“It’s sweet,” I mumble, chewing, swallowing while everyone watches.
From "Black Brother, Black Brother" by Jewell Parker Rhodes
