as in consumes
to take in as food
after tucking away that huge meal, I was feeling a little sleepy
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By studying how the human brain processes this information, the researchers hope to unlock the secrets of efficiency that consumes a significantly smaller amount of energy.—
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Interesting Engineering,
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Additionally, someone who uses it occasionally may not face the same risks as someone who consumes it daily.—
Khloe Quill,
FOXNews.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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Most days Di Giacomo eats 147 grams of protein and 321 grams of carbs.—
Laura Trujillo,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
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Over time this eats away at your confidence and cause even the most talented and ambitious of entrepreneurs to play small rather than expand.—
Melissa Houston,
Forbes.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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“Tucks (away or in).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tucks%20%28away%20or%20in%29. Accessed 19 Sep. 2025.
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