devoured
Example Sentences
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Pre-IPO allocations have been devoured by wealthy investors, and post-IPO trading is expected to be truly avaricious.
From Barron's ● Jun. 10, 2026
"Books devoured me, they ate me," she said.
From BBC ● May 29, 2026
It was admirable that Wemby played chess and devoured paperbacks, but what was going to happen in crunch time, when an opponent socked him in the gut and tried to shake him?
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 14, 2026
It arrived at the peak of unscripted television’s popularity — a period when audiences devoured shows like “Survivor” and “American Idol” at their regularly scheduled times on television.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 24, 2026
We’ve devoured all of the snacks, so Maxine orders pizza from a gourmet pizza shop.
From "Piecing Me Together" by Renée Watson
