gobble up
Example Sentences
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The one that goes first is likely to gobble up more of the increasingly scarce capital.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 1, 2026
For all the recent worries that AI will destroy whole industries and gobble up tech’s cash, Chronert says the ongoing spending boom will boost profits this year.
From Barron's • Feb. 27, 2026
Now, he’s become known for his big personality, his hands-on approach in molding Milwaukee’s brand of baseball … and more lighthearted habits, like the “pocket pancakes” he’ll gobble up in the middle of games.
From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 11, 2025
Predators destroy an estimated 25 million birds, chicks, and eggs a year, while 30 million possums gobble up 21,000 tons of vegetation a night, depleting the food supply for native animals.
From Slate • Aug. 8, 2025
I wanted to gobble up the room entire and take it to Bailey, who would help me analyze and enjoy it.
From "I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings" by Maya Angelou
