nibbling

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But instead of attacking, the smaller ants climb onto the bigger ones and begin licking and nibbling across their bodies.

From Science Daily • Apr. 14, 2026

“I don’t even know how to attack it. God, so much to it. Alright, the moment of truth,” Kempczinski says in the clip, before nibbling the sandwich.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 6, 2026

Plus: Does anyone really like nibbling desiccated gumdrops?

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 5, 2025

Today, Chinese players Shein and Temu are nibbling away on the budget shops' patch by selling ultra-cheap products direct to consumers.

From BBC • Nov. 20, 2025

Dawn found Jeremy still at his desk, the dragon perched on his shoulder, nibbling contentedly, but ineffectively, at his ear.

From "Jeremy Thatcher, Dragon Hatcher" by Bruce Coville