devoured

Example Sentences

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"Books devoured me, they ate me," she said.

From BBC • May 29, 2026

The raven and a “silent partner” then snatched the helpless goslings and devoured them—a machination to make Poe proud.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026

"We have tentatively suggested that the long palps might allow the male to keep a safer distance during mating and help him avoid being attacked and devoured by the highly aggressive female."

From Science Daily • Apr. 6, 2026

She knows the stress that devoured Ilia Malinin on Friday in Milan.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 14, 2026

Their eyes devoured Aunt Kitty’s dress, taking in all the flounces, as well as my gorgeous one with its bell sleeves and tiered skirt.

From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan