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Trichomonosis is caused by a parasite that affects the mouth, throat and upper digestive tracts of birds and can make it hard for them to eat, drink or breathe.

From BBC • Apr. 9, 2026

We humans eat seven fishes on Christmas Eve, samosas on Eid al-Fitr and maple cookies behind the moon.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026

Delta is cutting back on midweek and overnight flights that fetch less revenue and eat up fuel, Bastian said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026

The dividend’s full-year cost of $2.84 a share looks solid, on pace to eat up only about 58% of Verizon’s estimated $4.89 in 2026 profits.

From Barron's • Apr. 8, 2026

My feet were in agony, my ears ached, and I was longing for something to eat, anything.

From "An Elephant in the Garden" by Michael Morpurgo