How to Use chow down in a Sentence

chow down

phrasal verb
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  • And great whites chow down on whales, dolphins, seals and rays.
    — Ashley Strickland, CNN, 6 Sep. 2024
  • Microbes chow down on it, expelling CO2 in the process.
    — Matt Simon, WIRED, 18 Jan. 2024
  • Many critters chow down on plants, flowers and other things that like a long drink.
    — Lila Seidman, Los Angeles Times, 21 Sep. 2023
  • Then diners arrived in droves to chow down on crab legs and prime rib while marveling at panoramic views of the city.
    — Jenna Thompson, Kansas City Star, 5 Apr. 2024
  • As the winning team chows down at the feast, Kyle brings up Rome’s name and everyone around the table is happy with it.
    — Brian Moylan, Vulture, 23 Oct. 2024
  • The bear chows down on the sweets before the car comes around, triggering the bear to retreat towards the nearby dumpsters.
    — Zoe Sottile, CNN, 3 June 2023
  • While clams are their preferred food, the sinuous sea creatures were more than happy to chow down on the crabs.
    — Elizabeth Weise, USA TODAY, 20 Dec. 2024
  • But their enthusiasm doesn’t quite rub off on the customers, who’d rather not chow down green meat.
    — Marianne Eloise, Vulture, 15 Mar. 2024
  • Watching the bears chow down on the meal was rewarding for the chef, who enjoyed watching how the animals approached the dish.
    — Kelli Bender, Peoplemag, 15 Aug. 2024
  • So, the multimillion-dollar question: Where are the best places to chow down on Dungeness crab?
    — Kelsey Mulvey, Sunset Magazine, 31 Jan. 2024
  • Community members went to the baths to catch up, play games and gamble, do textile work, chow down and even get their teeth worked on.
    — Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 17 Aug. 2023
  • Sit on the patio and chow down on some brew-friendly appetizers.
    — James Patrick Kelly, Idaho Statesman, 31 Jan. 2024
  • Johnny Rockets: Can’t wait until Halloween to chow down on some desserts?
    — Sabrina Weiss, Peoplemag, 15 Oct. 2023
  • Put them out at your next party and watch them get devoured, or just chow down on them alongside a deli sando for the perfect road trip treat.
    — Krista Simmons, Sunset Magazine, 26 May 2023
  • Enjoy a new pear rhubarb cider, play pickleball and chow down on food from local eateries.
    — Erin Alberty, Axios, 31 July 2024
  • In addition to her pre-prepped meal souvenir, Ling sat down in the museum's Noodles Bazaar to chow down on a serving of ramen.
    — Zoey Lyttle, Peoplemag, 17 July 2024
  • With nothing yet set in stone and Lure holding onto its lease for another year and a half (for now,) Burns and his pals have a little while longer to chow down on the restaurant’s fare.
    — Tori Latham, Robb Report, 18 Dec. 2024
  • During dinner, we were brought everything from homemade chorizo to blood sausage, sweetbreads, and short ribs to chow down on.
    — Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 7 May 2024
  • Firehouse Subs: Firehouse Sub Reward members can chow down on a free medium sub sandwich on their big days.
    — Lily Lopate, Peoplemag, 17 Apr. 2023
  • Comfortable in his olive-colored sweater and green napkin, this figure is ready to chow down while sitting on your shelf, pleased as (pizza) pie.
    — Melissa Epifano, EW.com, 16 Oct. 2023
  • The bacteria chow down on the sugars present in the milk, transforming them into lactic acid—which helps give cheese (and other foods, like sourdough bread) its tangy taste.
    — Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 27 Dec. 2023
  • While amphibians hibernate, their heart rate and metabolism slow way down, freeing them from the need to chow down on food.
    — Lila Seidman, Los Angeles Times, 18 Jan. 2024
  • In North America, most of them chow down on insects — things like mosquitos, moths, and leafhoppers.
    — Benji Jones, Vox, 19 June 2024
  • The company announced Tuesday that premium flyers will soon be able to chow down on Shake Shack burgers mid-air.
    — Melvin Backman, Quartz, 19 Nov. 2024
  • Two Black men chow down on fried chicken, pondering their existence.
    — WIRED, 22 June 2023
  • Prior to the trailer's release Monday, Warner Bros. shared a short video on Twitter showing the creature preparing to chow down on a small dog sitting on a dock.
    — Tommy McArdle, Peoplemag, 8 May 2023
  • In addition to the time crunch of simply finding a few minutes to actually eat, not everyone is ready to chow down that early in the morning.
    — Becky Krystal, Washington Post, 26 Aug. 2023
  • In other words, avoid the temptation to squeeze in quick bites during a virtual work meeting, for example, or chow down while checking your emails—and try your best to slow down.
    — Jenna Ryu, SELF, 10 Apr. 2024
  • Rounding out the weekend, diners can chow down four-piece Chicken Fries on Saturday, Sept. 21, while the following day comes with a refreshing free soft drink of any size.
    — Stacy Lambe, Peoplemag, 13 Sep. 2024
  • Even landlubbers can chow down at the Otter: Stupak offers a double cheeseburger with remoulade and a New York strip with crawfish béarnaise.
    — Tori Latham, Robb Report, 24 Sep. 2024

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