something to chew on

Example Sentences

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The corporate results will give investors something to chew on, absent economic data from the federal government.

From Barron's • Oct. 10, 2025

And she is a little withholding, which gives readers something to chew on.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 21, 2023

Penny’s emergence was both overdue and unexpected, which made it something to chew on.

From Seattle Times • Dec. 13, 2021

I usually prefer steak that gives me something to chew on, but I was glad to be introduced to lokum.

From New York Times • Feb. 2, 2018

It was all delicious, even though my jaw wished for something to chew on.

From "Ella Enchanted" by Gail Carson Levine