sucking

Example Sentences

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“We don’t know how they were doing business—and now we want to come in and supplant them as the new vampires sucking out wealth,” Naranjo said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 5, 2026

Yes, according to career coaches, though it requires some soul-searching, planning for what’s next and, frankly, sucking it up.

From Barron's • Feb. 7, 2026

Defiant, emotional and life-affirming, the film presents us with endearing patriots who love their country but hate its leaders, sucking us into a riveting tale with a powerful undertow.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 25, 2025

That just seems like a massive sucking hole in your work.

From Slate • Nov. 20, 2025

She embraced Wanda, then pulled out her phone, propping it up in front of her, sucking in a deep breath before looking up at the crowd.

From "Anger Is a Gift" by Mark Oshiro