as in gobbles (up or down)
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Protein digests slower than carbohydrates, leading to prolonged satiety.—
Maxine Lipner,
Verywell Health,
3 Mar. 2025 -
But as the market digests its maturity and braces for economic twists, the era of unchecked gains may be cooling.—
Dan Irvine,
Forbes,
27 Feb. 2025
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If a child swallows a button battery, experts recommend parents give them two teaspoons of honey every 10 minutes on their way to the hospital to coat the throat and reduce the risk of serious injury.—
Adrianna Rodriguez,
USA TODAY,
28 Nov. 2024
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If a child swallows a battery, the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia also warns against trying to induce vomiting, giving any medication, drinking milk or water or trying the Heimlich maneuver.—
Adrianna Rodriguez,
USA TODAY,
28 Nov. 2024
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“Mouths (down).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mouths%20%28down%29. Accessed 1 May. 2025.
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