Example Sentences

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Americans are increasingly seeking out rich sources of fiber and were stuffing themselves with protein even before the new federal dietary guidelines recommended eating it at every meal.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 10, 2026

They were stuffing their maws with food like pigs at a trough.

From Salon • Aug. 11, 2023

Among those declining modestly in price were stuffing, fresh cranberries, pie shells and brown-and-serve rolls.

From Reuters • Nov. 20, 2014

They were stepping over the spilled dog food and scattered cans and were stuffing cat toys and leashes and dog bones into garbage bags.

From BusinessWeek • Nov. 29, 2012

Before Aunt Aggie comes home we have to wash the mugs and clean up so she won’t know we were stuffing ourselves with buns and ham sandwiches.

From "Angela's Ashes: A Memoir" by Frank McCourt