gobble

Example Sentences

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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

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

Meanwhile, beyond the gates and gawking tourists, stoats will gobble kiwi eggs and possums will devour our rata leaves.

From Slate • Aug. 8, 2025

Due to their immense gravity, black holes can gobble up matter nearby, resulting in rings of gas and dust moving around them.

From Space Scoop • Mar. 27, 2025

Fish nibbled bread from Matt’s fingers, and coyotes darted forward to gobble down chunks of his sandwiches.

From "The House of the Scorpion" by Nancy Farmer