as in to nibble (on)
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Premodern children grew up chewing tough food, which contributed to jaw development.—
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Pet wellness brand Foffy has launched a new all-in-one daily multivitamin chew for dogs.—
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14 Mar. 2026
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The spotless streets are polished nightly by the feet of families licking ice cream.—
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10 Mar. 2026
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The dog ignored him, and licked the boy’s face.—
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“Gnaw (at or on).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gnaw%20%28at%20or%20on%29. Accessed 21 Mar. 2026.
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