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appetite

[ap-i-tahyt] / ˈæp ɪˌtaɪt /


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Individual investors have also shown a greater appetite for risk in recent years, piling into products such as exchange-traded funds that can amplify gains and losses.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 15, 2026

"I do recall a general feeling that inquiries were being stopped too soon and that there was no appetite... to pursue all lines of inquiry or for anyone to be referred for prosecution."

From BBC ● Oct. 13, 2026

These medications act on a hormone signaling system that helps regulate blood sugar and appetite, making them effective tools for improving metabolic health and supporting weight loss.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 12, 2026

Annuities were designed to appeal to older people who live on fixed incomes and have little appetite for risk.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 12, 2026

Well, we fell on those books with even more appetite than on the food, and in the end, we moved into the house and stayed all winter.

From "Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH" by Robert C. O'Brien

Hamilton's position on the front row revives memories of their bitter title battle in 2021, when the seven-time champion was at Mercedes, and whets appetites for the grand prix on Sunday.

From BBC ● Oct. 3, 2026

In these eat-the-rich times, it’s the dark side of wealth, fame and alleged genius that satiate audience appetites.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 11, 2026

Meal prep often asks us to make an absurdly confident prediction about our future appetites.

From Salon ● Aug. 25, 2026

As wine sales have steadily declined in recent years, appetites for white varieties have remained healthy.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 6, 2026

He was alone with his own perceptions and appetites, and they alone interested him.

From "The Bluest Eye" by Toni Morrison


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