sucked in

Example Sentences

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The trial in Las Virgenes Reservoir near Westlake Village showed that the system prevented most plankton from being sucked in and killed, he said.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 2026

I get sucked in, coming up for air only when Steve wakes up and comes down the stairs several hours later and hopes for a little attention.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 12, 2026

In the upcoming installment, due out this June, the toys’ owner Bonnie is gifted a children’s tablet and is quickly sucked in by its seemingly endless options for proscribed play.

From Salon • Feb. 19, 2026

First, the pipes will be fed by new wide inlet heads, which slow the water so that fish are not sucked in.

From BBC • Feb. 10, 2026

I sucked in some oxygen as Mr. Dolan crossed the room.

From "Maybe He Just Likes You" by Barbara Dee