eat out
Example Sentences
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No. 10 stated that the king “sent hither swarms of Officers to harrass our people, and eat out their substance.”
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 28, 2026
"We used to eat out twice a month," says Marjan, who lives in Iran's second largest city, Isfahan.
From BBC • Feb. 26, 2026
We could own a car, ignore senior discounts because “they’re too much trouble,” eat out frequently at overpriced restaurants catering to expats, and load up on expensive imported food and alcohol at the grocery store.
From MarketWatch • Jan. 2, 2026
What’s Next: Americans are dining out less often and shopping more at grocery and convenience stores—and when they do eat out, they’re focused on value, notes Mizuho analyst Nick Setyan.
From Barron's • Oct. 30, 2025
Trina and her sisters would eat out of garbage cans; sometimes they would not eat for days.
From "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson
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