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Recent Examples of nourishmentDining is communal, indoors or outside, and serves as both nourishment and education, sometimes with nutrition talks included.—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 Mar. 2026 Subsequent comments and writings made clear Francis intended such wiggle room, part of his belief that God’s mercy extends in particular to sinners and that the Eucharist isn’t a prize for the perfect but nourishment for the weak.—ABC News, 19 Mar. 2026 When those conditions are met, the kitchen can become a place where nourishment begins long before the first bite.—Michelle Beadle Holder, SELF, 16 Mar. 2026 These might include nourishment, satisfaction, connection, culture, access, or performance.—Maggie O'Neill, Verywell Health, 16 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for nourishment
The hormone insulin is a peptide that moves sugar from the bloodstream into cells; GLP-1, or glucagon-like peptide-1, spurs the pancreas to release insulin and slows the passage of food through the gut.
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Dhruv Khullar,
New Yorker,
6 Apr. 2026
After four years of sky-high inflation, American families can ill afford another round of higher food prices, but that’s exactly what’s coming if things remain unchanged.
Pickled foods often accompanied bread during blessings, emphasizing their role as both sustenance and spiritual connection.
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Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
31 Mar. 2026
Either way, sustenance should be secured before or after at the nearby Lochinver Larder, which sells award-winning pies in every flavor, from chicken curry to cherry.