suck up

Example Sentences

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“Everyone is wondering if it’s going to suck up liquidity in the field or if it’s going to draw more eyes and liquidity,” Keeton said.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 10, 2026

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

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

The infected ones have regressed further still and they’ve split into two sub-species: the grub-like “slow-low” zombies, who suck up worms with a vile slurp, and the Neanderthalish sprinters who hunt in packs.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 19, 2025

“I guess I can help out sometimes. Just not all —” “And me quitting saves you time. I don’t have to suck up to Blakeman anymore, so you can quit going to the nursing home.”

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam