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appetite

[ap-i-tahyt] / ˈæp ɪˌtaɪt /


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He had been in Boy Scouts and had an appetite for adventure, but it was the prospect of having his college paid for that sealed the deal.

From Slate Jul. 14, 2026

She and her business partners aim to feed the appetite of affluent Chinese.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 13, 2026

Those that knew him at the time saw him as a bright young professional, with an appetite for life abroad.

From BBC Jul. 13, 2026

Researchers also measured body weight, waist circumference, body composition, and fasting levels of several hormones involved in appetite regulation.

From Science Daily Jul. 13, 2026

“Do you mind terribly if we don’t stay? I seem to have lost my appetite and I don’t think I can sit still to watch you two eat a whole meal.”

From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu

As more Americans take GLP-1s for weight loss, many are learning that the drugs can impact more than just appetites.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 18, 2026

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

From BBC Jul. 7, 2026

“The Beast in Me” “Recent trends suggest this race might come down to voters’ appetites for bleak British miniseries.

From Los Angeles Times May 19, 2026

Restaurant chains and food-industry giants have tried to find ways to appeal to users of GLP-1 drugs, which suppress people’s appetites.

From MarketWatch May 14, 2026

Perhaps the woman had wed a seaman of incorrigible appetites and hated the reminder—Cora didn’t know the source of her animus, or care.

From "The Underground Railroad: A Novel" by Colson Whitehead




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