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
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