suck up

Example Sentences

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But SpaceX could also suck up attention and money that might have otherwise gone to smaller space stocks, he said.

From MarketWatch • May 15, 2026

A senior source said: "This is bad. It's clearly going to do real damage. And just suck up oxygen from other things we actually want to talk about."

From BBC • Feb. 4, 2026

PJM’s grid-reliability challenges during weather extremes are intensifying as data centers, which generally aim to operate around the clock, suck up more power.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 13, 2026

Either way, the big-name listings are likely to suck up a lot of oxygen and could leave smaller companies struggling to find eager buyers.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 17, 2025

If I was a real superhero, I’d have a pocket-sized magic vacuum that would suck up Angel’s words whenever she opens her mouth.

From "Isaiah Dunn Is My Hero" by Kelly J. Baptist