eat
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For starters, she would have to rent an apartment, which would probably eat up most of any Social Security benefits unless she had additional support.
From MarketWatch • May 26, 2026
After all, 50 years ago I didn’t drink bottled water or eat organic food.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 25, 2026
"We think this colour pattern helps keep it safe. If the octopus grabs a prey item that emits light, that light may attract predators that might then eat the octopus," she explained.
From Barron's • May 25, 2026
More people are paying close attention to what they eat, often tracking calories, exercising daily, and filling their plates with foods that seem naturally healthy, including fruits and vegetables.
From Science Daily • May 22, 2026
Although she was expecting a third child in September, she would never eat her morning allotment of bread but passed it through the fence to him.
From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom
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