Example Sentences

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"When we realised an otter was outside they all rushed out to see, it was snacking on my husband's latest catch," she said.

From BBC • Mar. 14, 2025

I'd ordered some sushi from a spot next to my apartment — spicy salmon, eel, veggie tempura, the usual suspects — and I was snacking on some Sweet Chili Doritos.

From Salon • Apr. 28, 2022

“I think it’s good for the city,” said Mr. Etheridge, who was snacking on Pringles at a red table with his 5-year-old son, Noah.

From New York Times • Nov. 16, 2021

An exasperated local school teacher explained the dilemma while visiting the postmaster in nearby Weaverville, who was snacking on a sack of goobers.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 10, 2020

Eli was snacking on cereal puffs and playing with the package just as he always did.

From Washington Times • Aug. 31, 2014