devouring

Example Sentences

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Like Nishimatsu, Yamamoto can't yet vote but he is currently devouring a book written by Takaichi and says she reminds him of baseball superstar Shohei Ohtani.

From Barron's • Feb. 4, 2026

Many had been here since 2011, when civil war began devouring their country.

From BBC • Dec. 29, 2025

They are also devouring holiday movies and specials, even on traditional TV.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 23, 2025

In the Middle Ages, European farmers noticed the critters were devouring pests, saving their crops in the process.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 16, 2025

So instead I’m devouring as many as I can and trying to imprint the taste in my memory.

From "Amina's Song" by Hena Khan