chugged

Example Sentences

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Massie even chugged a celebratory glass of raw milk.

From Slate • May 20, 2026

The Welsh region had taken a surprise lead through tries from Ryan Elias and Archie Hughes but once the Saints juggernaut chugged into gear, they seemed to be running away with it.

From Barron's • Jan. 18, 2026

The investment bank and financial-services firm chugged along for years without much notice, specializing in bond trading and deals in risky corners of the finance world that competitors avoided.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 26, 2025

As Turner fielded the ball and fired to the plate, Hernández chugged in with a feet-first slide.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 6, 2025

He chugged his soda and grabbed his car keys from the hook by the door.

From "Time Bomb" by Joelle Charbonneau