as in eating
to take in as food
after tucking away that huge meal, I was feeling a little sleepy
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That means tolerating a certain level of damage from leaf-eating insects.—
Beth Botts,
Chicago Tribune,
23 May 2026 -
The overall objective is to educate guests on how to have a sustainable and enjoyable eating plan that continues post-stay—there are optional cooking classes to help establish the ground rules.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 May 2026
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Because of the number of salmonella outbreaks associated with moringa leaf products, state health officials are asking people to check with a healthcare provider before consuming any.—
Kristi Miller,
Twin Cities,
23 May 2026
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Goodson says that individuals with histamine intolerance may experience symptoms like headaches or digestive discomfort when consuming fermented foods, as these products can be naturally high in histamines.—
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
23 May 2026
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The research suggests that staving off loneliness requires putting away our devices and connecting with other people in person.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
6 May 2026
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And the bullpen highlighted by Carlos Estevez and Lucas Erceg augmented by the addition of Matt Strahm figures to give them an advantage in putting away games.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
27 Mar. 2026
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“Tucking (away or in).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tucking%20%28away%20or%20in%29. Accessed 24 May. 2026.
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