devouring

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The oldest millennials—the nation’s biggest generation—are entering their mid-40s and devouring a torrent of new supplements, lotions, pills, gels, books and podcasts devoted to menopause relief.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 13, 2026

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 reality, though, we were keen-eyed investigators, devouring everything in sight: the prim houses, the speeding buggies, the passing faces.

From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan