How to Use chow down in a Sentence
chow down
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Microbes chow down on it, expelling CO2 in the process.
—Matt Simon, WIRED, 18 Jan. 2024
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Many critters chow down on plants, flowers and other things that like a long drink.
—Lila Seidman, Los Angeles Times, 21 Sep. 2023
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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
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So, the multimillion-dollar question: Where are the best places to chow down on Dungeness crab?
—Kelsey Mulvey, Sunset Magazine, 31 Jan. 2024
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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
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Sit on the patio and chow down on some brew-friendly appetizers.
—James Patrick Kelly, Idaho Statesman, 31 Jan. 2024
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Johnny Rockets: Can’t wait until Halloween to chow down on some desserts?
—Sabrina Weiss, Peoplemag, 15 Oct. 2023
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Two Black men chow down on fried chicken, pondering their existence.
—WIRED, 22 June 2023
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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
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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
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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
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For pups with dental issues that may have trouble chewing dry food or those that don't seem to drink enough water throughout the day, the 75 to 85% moisture content makes this type of food easier to chow down on and helps keep them hydrated.
—Jamie Spain, Good Housekeeping, 29 June 2023
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There’s also jewelry and crafts and a chance to chow down on barbecue (one of the original participants 40 years ago, F.McLintocks, was doing stellar business with their ribs, chicken, corn and more).
—Eileen Ogintz, Chicago Tribune, 24 Aug. 2023
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In a recent video shared by Nature is Metal, the infamous brutality of this prehistoric species is on full display as an absolute monster of a croc chows down on a baby hippopotamus, just a few minutes old.
—Travis Hall, Field & Stream, 12 Oct. 2023
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