fattening

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The Victorian glasshouses nurture fattening peaches, while in the main garden beyond, a tower of water bursts up into the sky—the highest powered fountain in England.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 11, 2026

Every time the political world thinks his career has ended, he manages to rise again, rebuilding his audience and fattening his bank accounts.

From Salon • Feb. 2, 2026

All of my friends are, like, anorexic basically, or have some form of eating disorder, so it’s hard to get people to eat fattening food with me.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 18, 2025

"The movement of sheep and goats for breeding, fattening and slaughter is banned throughout Greece," the agriculture ministry said.

From BBC • Jul. 30, 2024

“Am I not?” cries Obsle, fattening out like a great hob-fish.

From "The Left Hand of Darkness" by Ursula K. Le Guin