eat

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He downgraded to a cheaper car and the couple cut expenses—such as going out to eat or buying clothes—to pay off her student loans.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026

The concern for investors has been that Microsoft’s investment in AI will eat into its cash flows.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

A six-minute egg is soft, custardy, a little luxurious — something you eat with toast, standing at the counter, yolk pooling gold across the plate.

From Salon • Apr. 3, 2026

Participants may not always accurately report what they eat, and placebo effects are difficult to avoid since people know which diet they are following.

From Science Daily • Apr. 3, 2026

I extract one raisin from the edge of my cookie and eat it.

From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison