eaten

Example Sentences

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This week, a pile of sumo oranges that practically begged to be eaten on a blanket by the lake.

From Salon • May 22, 2026

At IHOP, he has eaten purple goo-coated pancakes, a promotion for “Wonka,” and sugary highlighter-green pancakes for “The Grinch.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 22, 2026

Chinese regulators have repeatedly warned against excessive competition that has eaten into food-delivery companies’ profit margins.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 12, 2026

"Given that all the incidents have occurred relatively close to settlements and the bodies have been severely damaged, I suspect a bear has eaten them," he said.

From Barron's • May 8, 2026

Did that mean that she had eaten the cat—or only that she would like to?

From "Jeremy Thatcher, Dragon Hatcher" by Bruce Coville