gobble up
Example Sentences
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In recent days, she said, she’s been surprised by the eye-popping household incomes of those trying to gobble up typical two-bedroom apartments.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 18, 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
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
Quasars are supermassive black holes that actively gobble up matter like gas and dust from their surroundings.
From Space Scoop • Jul. 4, 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
