nibble

Example Sentences

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McDonald’s Chief Executive Chris Kempczinski had taken what social media mocked as a paltry nibble in a video promoting the chain’s new Big Arch burger, or “product,” as the CEO called it.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 7, 2026

“You nibble on days like this, but there are probably going to be more days like this ahead,” he said.

From Barron's • Jan. 6, 2026

"We can sit down, have a nibble, and then just go back and forth and graze," said the 30-year-old.

From BBC • Dec. 24, 2025

“I’m praying for the guy, hoping it was just a nibble and he’s back in the water soon.”

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 13, 2025

Sop up the gravy on my bread and nibble on it as I listen to Finnick telling some ridiculous story about a sea turtle swimming off with his hat.

From "Mockingjay" by Suzanne Collins