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gobble

[gob-uhl] / ˈgɒb əl /


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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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