fed

Example Sentences

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“It was pretty obvious, just walking the streets, what they wanted. They wanted to be fed. It was as simple as that.”

From Slate • Nov. 13, 2025

“The dogs wanted to be fed. Everybody just wants food right now.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 17, 2024

"As an organisation we would far rather see families fed. It is a shame organisations like this exist but in such times it is great we can provide support to the communities we operate in."

From BBC • Oct. 3, 2022

“We give her bird baths. We make sure she’s well fed. She’s got freedom — she’s not locked in a cage.”

From New York Times • Sep. 3, 2022

“The workers trap rats when they don’t satisfy me enough to get fed. Some of the grass roots are said to be tasty. I wouldn’t know.”

From "The Ear, the Eye, and the Arm" by Nancy Farmer