wolf down
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Three-and-a-half-thousand hungry Alsatians wolf down platters of charcuterie and periodically burst into noisy chorus.
From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026
Tempting as it may be to wolf down these episodes in a single sitting, trust us.
From Salon • Jun. 22, 2023
“Don’t eat any more bread,” I caution my dining companion — this, after I wolf down a second piece of crusty sourdough.
From Washington Post • Feb. 3, 2023
This is a carnivore’s delight, nearly 3 pounds of smoked pork shoulder and a Hawaiian version of teriyaki chicken, enough for a pack of hungry teens to wolf down.
From Seattle Times • Aug. 4, 2022
And any empty seats in the stands would be filled with randomly generated NPC fans who would wolf down virtual sodas and hot dogs while cheering wildly.
From "Ready Player One: A Novel" by Ernest Cline
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