Example Sentences

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The buffalo had crashed through his barbed wire fence and were nibbling on the winter wheat he was growing for his cattle.

From Salon • Nov. 27, 2022

On a recent weekday, a handful of customers were nibbling on salads and sandwiches at the Bryant Park location of Le Pain Quotidien.

From New York Times • Sep. 17, 2021

Everyone in St. Louis agreed that the world championship negotiations were nibbling at the Norwegian’s mind.

From Slate • Sep. 18, 2014

This suggested that some finches and lava lizards were nibbling at the bait, but were not killed by it.

From Nature • May 15, 2013

A few bold mice were nibbling on them.

From "Dead End in Norvelt" by Jack Gantos