chewing

Example Sentences

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What may look like a fossil human tooth-picking groove could just as easily be the by-product of everyday chewing.

From Science Daily • Jun. 8, 2026

Thus began my hunt for signs of Choc-O’s afterlife, including visits to retro candy stores stocking hard-to-find Bonomo Turkish Taffy, Zagnut bars and Beemans chewing gum.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026

Still chewing on my “what the hell do I do with myself now” strategy, a healing opportunity presented itself.

From Salon • Jun. 1, 2026

He stood on the roof of the Cigars & Stripes BBQ Lounge, brandishing a chicken wing and a fridge-size bottle of barbecue sauce while chewing on a stogie.

From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 2026

He tears off a hunk of bread and starts chewing.

From "The Bletchley Riddle" by Ruta Sepetys and Steve Sheinkin