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appetite

[ap-i-tahyt] / ˈæp ɪˌtaɪt /


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Despite the changing opinions, Minsker, of the California Anti-Death Penalty Coalition, said there’s little appetite for another repeal attempt because of how expensive ballot measure campaigns have become.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 8, 2026

But the companies are already maxing out runs at their plants to maximize profit, and they have no appetite for new multibillion-dollar projects.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 4, 2026

She added the fall in valuation "does reflect that drop off in investor appetite for Shein's shares".

From Barron's Sep. 1, 2026

Investor risk appetite has since changed, making assets like bitcoin and gold more attractive to institutional money – although bitcoin appears to have found resistance around the $80,000 mark.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 31, 2026

Just listening to him made me lose my appetite.

From "The City Beautiful" by Aden Polydoros

And the outlook for future profits is strong, if fans’ appetites are any gauge.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 21, 2026

It will be a reminder of what food media can offer when it chooses to nourish more than our appetites.

From Salon Aug. 6, 2026

Williams said his staff were baking about 400 Welsh cakes a day to keep up with diners' appetites.

From BBC Jul. 7, 2026

I wondered: Would our family budget, stretched by the appetites and extracurriculars of growing teenagers, allow us to go all-in on electric cars?

From The Wall Street Journal May 15, 2026

“Our appetites are small. Mother worries. But it looks delicious.”

From "Ella Enchanted" by Gail Carson Levine




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