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chewing



NOUN
mastication
Synonyms


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Its molars also have rounded chewing surfaces covered in pronounced textures.

From Science Daily ● Nov. 1, 2026

I am still gobsmacked by that feeling of the wind chewing at my face while zipping down a mountain with two fiberglass sticks strapped to my feet.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 28, 2026

But one foreign attendee voiced concerns, telling AFP in English: "I am really hoping Rwanda is not chewing what it cannot swallow."

From Barron's ● Oct. 16, 2026

He said witnesses saw Mogan throw chewing gum at Semenyo, hitting the right side of his shorts.

From BBC ● Oct. 14, 2026

I glance back at Jonah, who’s leaning forward in his seat, chewing on his bottom lip.

From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison


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