eat up!

Example Sentences

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For starters, she would have to rent an apartment, which would probably eat up most of any Social Security benefits unless she had additional support.

From MarketWatch • May 26, 2026

The dividend’s full-year cost of $2.84 a share looks solid, on pace to eat up only about 58% of Verizon’s estimated $4.89 in 2026 profits.

From Barron's • Apr. 8, 2026

“Higher costs of energy will completely eat up that additional refund,” she said.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 14, 2026

A complete story may eat up five decades.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 20, 2026

I think about ordering another round of waffles, just to eat up some time, and then remember that it wouldn’t be too effective—that’s how fast the food comes here.

From "Better Nate Than Ever" by Tim Federle