swallowing

Example Sentences

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He thinks both were overlooked brands that made them more attainable for the Chinese companies, as opposed to swallowing a bigger U.S. consumer company.

From Barron's • Jun. 1, 2026

To Anandarangam, the skirmishes risk swallowing the story and drawing attention away from the conditions for detainees in the facility.

From Slate • May 29, 2026

Patients may develop tremors, difficulty walking, balance problems, and trouble swallowing.

From Science Daily • May 28, 2026

Look no further than GameStop’s $56 billion bid for eBay, which is the equivalent of a smelt swallowing a whale.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 4, 2026

Since the accident, I had trouble swallowing, and the more I thought about it, the worse it was.

From "The Line Tender" by Kate Allen