Example Sentences

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They were made in such huge volumes that eventually their manufacture had to be restricted because they were swallowing up valuable supplies of metals.

From BBC • Aug. 3, 2021

Mr. Fink complained that it was unfair that private creditors were swallowing all the losses, arguing that the I.M.F. should forgive some of its loans — a non-starter.

From New York Times • Jul. 31, 2020

By 7.30, it felt as if I were swallowing two pillows and a duvet, so I phoned my daughter, who lives next door.

From The Guardian • Jun. 4, 2016

Perry seems straitjacketed by Chris' pidgin English, his mouth forming around his lines as though he were swallowing Swedish meatballs.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 28, 2015

I knew, of course I knew, that the Captain was not a spy, but as I read, it felt as though I were swallowing an icicle.

From "Jacob Have I Loved" by Katherine Paterson