- present participle of guzzle.
guzzling
Example Sentences
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The world is guzzling so much oil from commercial and strategic inventories that they risk falling below their minimum operating levels.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 14, 2026
“Indeed, neither the Gulf war nor Russia-Ukraine could stop oil barrels guzzling out.”
From MarketWatch ● Jan. 28, 2026
The gas guzzling cars are too big for alpine roads, US cheese and chocolate…well, let's just say they're not really to Swiss taste.
From BBC ● Aug. 1, 2025
In Los Angeles, there are many characteristically creative options to help stave off the existential despair of politics, such as stress relief workshops, guzzling cold-pressed juices and special taco deals.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 5, 2024
“Yes, he’s Doris Whicher’s nephew. That’s Doris over there by the big rock. They come from Wallingford way. My, she’s hungry, en’t she?” she said admiringly, watching Lyra’s lusty guzzling.
From "The Book of Dust: La Belle Sauvage" by Philip Pullman
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