- present participle of swallow.
swallowing
Example Sentences
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Along the disused line from Woljeong-ri towards Baengmagoji station to the south -- the section to be restored under the peace project -- vegetation crowds both sides of the tracks, nearly swallowing a stone wall.
From Barron's ● Aug. 21, 2026
A 50-year-old father and his young sons were left "pale" and "exhausted after swallowing a lot of seawater" before being rescued, local government official Amorn Chomchoey told AFP.
From BBC ● Aug. 15, 2026
Kim Varet said her supporters have “obviously put a lot of thought into” which of the incumbents to support, but they have had a hard time swallowing the idea of voting for either.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 3, 2026
The laryngeal nerve also connects the brain and larynx, helping control speech and swallowing.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 11, 2026
“The car,” I repeated, swallowing back a catch in my throat.
From "Firegirl" by Tony Abbott
