eaten

Example Sentences

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"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

Higher aluminum can and freight costs ate into its gross margins slightly, but Monster reduced the percentage of its sales eaten up by operating costs and overheads.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 7, 2026

Drones and helicopters were used to in the search mission which led police to a small island where a number of crocodiles lay in the sun, one of which they believed had eaten the man.

From BBC • May 5, 2026

Even tough bones with little meat were consumed late in the decay process, after most of the soft tissue had already been eaten.

From Science Daily • May 5, 2026

“We’ll probably get eaten up. By the bears and wolves in the woods. Sure as heck ain’t going to be any people back there.”

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith