gobble
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We’ll tackle the elevated costs of food, energy, medicine and other necessities that gobble up middle-income wages.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 10, 2026
Every year, healthcare expenses gobble up a growing portion of Social Security benefits.
From Barron's • Jan. 29, 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
Meanwhile, beyond the gates and gawking tourists, stoats will gobble kiwi eggs and possums will devour our rata leaves.
From Slate • Aug. 8, 2025
With a gobble the pigeon flew off to the comic book stack.
From "Wringer" by Jerry Spinelli
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