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

Maybe it’s the overwhelming despair and helplessness about a problem that is still devouring our globe.

From Salon • Dec. 31, 2025

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

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 23, 2025

"The fire was telling me that I couldn't take anything away, that I had no right or power to stop it from devouring everything."

From BBC • Dec. 3, 2025

Pita’s eyes sparkled with delight; she was all but devouring the baby cakes on the platter.

From "Summer of the Mariposas" by Guadalupe García McCall