as in to eat
to take in as food
after tucking away that huge meal, I was feeling a little sleepy
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New this year to True Nature is a retreat for those with eating disorders and their family members.—
Plain Dealer guest writer,
cleveland.com,
19 July 2017 -
However hot dogs may have originated, the council estimates Americans will eat 7 billion of them between Memorial Day weekend and Labor Day.—
Don Sweeney,
sacbee,
19 July 2017
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While the florets are most commonly consumed, the stalks are also edible and offer a mildly sweet taste.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
8 Feb. 2025
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But the arduous process, which can often feel like a full-time job, has begun to consume their lives and take a hefty mental toll.—
Elizabeth Wolfe,
CNN,
8 Feb. 2025
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The country’s consumers have been putting away their purses due in part to a tough real-estate market and weakened banks.—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
30 Jan. 2025
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In other words, put away your torches and pitchforks.—
Steve Buckley,
The Athletic,
23 Jan. 2025
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