swallowing

Example Sentences

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I have to make sure they're not choking... because this disease has affected their muscles with their swallowing.

From BBC • Jun. 24, 2026

Parents should quickly seek medical care for an infant who has difficulty swallowing, poor feeding, loss of head control or decreased facial expression, the CDC said.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 14, 2026

That means looking at appetite, weight change, chewing or swallowing problems, dietary variety, medical conditions, medication use and whether someone has enough support to shop, cook and eat well.

From Science Daily • Jun. 6, 2026

Ms. Arno’s postwar chapters are strongest when they keep catastrophe from swallowing the rest of the life.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

“He didn’t say much to me,” Neel answered, swallowing.

From "Tiger Boy" by Mitali Perkins