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swallowing

NOUN
taking into throat
Synonyms
Antonyms
WEAK
aglutition


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Parents should quickly seek medical care for an infant who has difficulty swallowing, poor feeding, loss of head control or decreased facial expression, the CDC said.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 14, 2026

That means looking at appetite, weight change, chewing or swallowing problems, dietary variety, medical conditions, medication use and whether someone has enough support to shop, cook and eat well.

From Science Daily Jun. 6, 2026

Ms. Arno’s postwar chapters are strongest when they keep catastrophe from swallowing the rest of the life.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 5, 2026

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

“Wish me luck,” I whispered to her, swallowing back the lump in my throat.

From "Root Magic" by Eden Royce




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