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intake

[in-teyk] / ˈɪnˌteɪk /
NOUN
consumption
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The new units, and a separate building for intake and services, are to be built on a five-acre, tree-studded field commonly known as the Great Lawn at the intersection of Wilshire and San Vicente boulevards.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

The target for English was 248, but the intake was only 138.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

Low intake can contribute to sarcopenia, the age-related loss of muscle mass and strength, increasing the risk of falls, frailty and loss of independence.

From Science Daily • Jun. 6, 2026

“Generally speaking, white wines certainly beat out red wines when it comes to a lower caloric intake and also lower sugar content,” he added.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 6, 2026

Even when the oxygen level in water drops, an octopus can still manage to maintain a constant intake of oxygen.

From "The Benefits of Being an Octopus" by Ann Braden




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