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eat

[eet] / it /




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Whether fast or slow, such losses eat away at the Fed’s capital and are ultimately charged to the government.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 21, 2026

To eat it properly - deboning it deftly in the mouth - is, in his telling, almost a rite of belonging.

From BBC • Apr. 20, 2026

Players only stop their 14-hour days to use the bathroom, eat and sleep.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 20, 2026

Oxidized garlic is still usable and safe to eat, but it’s not very appealing to look at.

From Salon • Apr. 19, 2026

Getting Jonah to do his homework is like trying to convince a cat to eat vegetables.

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam




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