chew
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The note finishes by reiterating that bubble-like environments can chew through macro risk, “at least for some amount of time.”
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 10, 2026
Instead he says the priority is "changing people's lives" through restoring their ability to chew, and indeed – to smile.
From BBC ● Sep. 8, 2026
The courts will now chew over those arguments, and the Justices might, too.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 25, 2026
But I’m blown away by how “It Ends” reaches into the abyss of contemporary living and pulls out something tangible for us to chew on.
From Salon ● Aug. 24, 2026
Meat in my mouth, chew ten times, lettuce in my mouth, chew chew chew chew chew chew chew chew chew chew, soggy Brussels sprout, mushroom cap, chew, chew, chew.
From "Wintergirls" by Laurie Halse Anderson
Huge front teeth bite down on the cane, and the creature chews.
From Slate ● May 27, 2026
At 94, "Star Trek" legend William Shatner chews the scenery in a Raisin Bran ad that leans into fiber jokes, introducing himself as a character named "Will Shat."
From Barron's ● Feb. 6, 2026
Kevin Spacey chews the scenery as a finance bro looking to exploit Tess’ desire to get ahead.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 19, 2025
"We're struggling to get her to school, she doesn't like going to school, it's full on school refusal. Noise is a big problem for her, she chews everything, she doesn't cope in crowds."
From BBC ● Feb. 13, 2025
As she tells him the details, he nods and chews.
From "Ask the Passengers" by A.S. King
Erosion chewed away the coast from Carlsbad to Long Beach.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 21, 2026
He did neck exercises and chewed extra-firm gum that he’d seen looksmaxxers claim would help build the jawline’s masseter muscles.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 11, 2026
Wasp nests typically have rough walls made from chewed plant material and saliva.
From Science Daily ● Apr. 3, 2026
Now, they say, that extra money will likely get chewed up by higher gas prices.
From MarketWatch ● Mar. 30, 2026
He knew that he was going to get chewed out—there was no question about that.
From "Healer of the Water Monster" by Brian Young
More than two billion cups of coffee are drunk each day and that's before we start talking about cola, energy drinks, plus some chocolate, chewing gum and sports supplements, which also contain the chemical.
From BBC ● Sep. 17, 2026
One parent said her son worked better when he was chewing gum.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 16, 2026
Beware of lilies, which are toxic to cats; even chewing the leaves or licking pollen off their fur while grooming can be fatal.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 8, 2026
Researchers have developed a bioengineered chewing gum that may offer a new way to target microbes associated with head and neck cancer.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 4, 2026
Avery finishes the bite she’s chewing and nods.
From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison
