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intake

[in-teyk] / ˈɪnˌteɪk /
NOUN
consumption
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Intake was measured by servings rather than tracking individual foods.

From Science Daily • Mar. 19, 2026

Deputies who were present in the courtroom Thursday took Davis into custody and transported him to Baltimore Central Booking and Intake Center, Sheriff Sam Cogen said by telephone.

From Seattle Times • Jun. 2, 2023

The council said 197 Albanian children processed at the Home Office's Kent Intake Unit came into its care between 1 January and 31 October.

From BBC • Dec. 3, 2022

Chou was arrested Sunday and is being held in lieu of bail of $1 million at the Orange County Intake Release Center, jail records show.

From Los Angeles Times • May 17, 2022

I now pass by the Intake Farm,   And I am much amazed; It has the charm for me to day   As first I on it gazed.

From Adventures and Recollections by Bill o'th' Hoylus End




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