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intake

[in-teyk] / ˈɪnˌteɪk /
NOUN
consumption
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“It’s the biggest intake day of the year,” Oreck said.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 3, 2026

Insufficient calcium intake and low vitamin D can limit the body’s ability to build and maintain strong bones.

From Science Daily • Jun. 25, 2026

Some worry that insufficient calorie and nutrient intake could compromise bone growth, puberty and brain development.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 22, 2026

In the UK, 76% of universities reported a decline in Indian student enrolments, external for the January intake, while in the US, enrolments fell by nearly 7%, external between February 2025 and February 2026.

From BBC • Jun. 21, 2026

What she could possibly do with her knowledge of the intake valve, the Phillips screwdriver, the temperature cutoff, the ground wire, she did not know.

From "In the Year of the Boar and Jackie Robinson" by Bette Bao Lord




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