swallow

Example Sentences

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These demands would be a bitter pill for Washington and its Gulf Arab allies to swallow.

From BBC • Mar. 25, 2026

The Japanese considered the emperor to be divine, and a surrender was to admit his fallibility—a very bitter pill to swallow.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 17, 2026

That shows many investors believe it’s wise to swallow their fears of war, but he thinks that “is a total misreading of history,” given its impact on energy and fertilizer supplies.

From Barron's • Mar. 16, 2026

Once expressed on the surface of the astrocytes, the CAR allowed the cells to capture and swallow amyloid beta proteins.

From Science Daily • Mar. 11, 2026

I swallow a huge bite of bagel and nod.

From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison