gnawing

Example Sentences

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You slice it the wrong way and, instead of a tender, juicy bite, you’re left gnawing on something that tastes like a rubber band.

From Salon • May 22, 2026

Citrus greening disease is caused by a bacterial infection that is delivered by the gnawing of the Asian citrus psyllid.

From Slate • Apr. 20, 2026

Nothing prepared me for the gnawing unease of pivoting from saving to spending.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 12, 2026

The road not taken is gnawing at her soul.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 12, 2025

Yet the real reason why he didn’t step to Jimmy was gnawing at him.

From "We'll Fly Away" by Bryan Bliss