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eating

[ee-ting] / ˈi tɪŋ /


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“You would never catch me eating a bagel or a croissant,” she said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 27, 2026

Kazuhiro Miyashita of Inryo Soken, a research institute focused on the beverage industry, told AFP that increased costs for fuel and staff to keep machines stocked were eating into profits.

From Barron's • Apr. 26, 2026

As the water warms, these predators are eating more, raising concerns about the future of native fish such as salmon.

From Science Daily • Apr. 25, 2026

On social media, it’s a point of pride for parents to showcase their children eating “adult” foods like oysters and octopus.

From Salon • Apr. 25, 2026

I wasn’t eating or sleeping much and was even quieter than normal.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith