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meal

[meel] / mil /


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So the food we provide is a snack, not an essential meal.

From Science Daily Aug. 24, 2026

Every single Cane’s meal has basically the same components: chicken, fries, toast, sauce, and sometimes coleslaw.

From Slate Aug. 24, 2026

“It’s 108 out there. It’s good for us,” a Bishop Gorman coach told players 3 1/2 hours before kickoff during their pregame meal in a room on the second floor of their gymnasium complex.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 22, 2026

Danone's takeover of the British meal supplement maker Huel has been cleared by the competition watchdog.

From BBC Aug. 20, 2026

“Like you have to look between the lines, see who’s saying what. Like, pretend there’s a study that says that eating chocolate chip cookies for every meal is good for your health.”

From "Not Nothing" by Gayle Forman




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