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ate

[eyt, et] / eɪt, ɛt /




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Ravens recently ate the internet-famous bald eagle couple’s two eggs, a sad twist to the nesting season.

From Los Angeles Times

During the intensive phase, participants ate boiled oatmeal three times daily and could only add small amounts of fruit or vegetables.

From Science Daily

He ate a quick breakfast to fortify himself before venturing down the hill to Handsome’s field where the musk ox stood sleeping next to the reflection pond.

From Literature

Rowdy always did figure that anything I ate or drank was plenty good enough for him.

From Literature

I took the bread and ate it, but it didn’t fill me.

From Literature