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appetite

[ap-i-tahyt] / ˈæp ɪˌtaɪt /


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Because semaglutide reduces appetite, the researchers wanted to know whether the apparent anti-aging effects simply came from consuming fewer calories.

From Science Daily Sep. 12, 2026

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

Not so long ago, it was seen as a land of opportunity for western carmakers, where the rapidly expanding middle classes seemed to have an inexhaustible appetite for upmarket foreign-badged vehicles.

From BBC Sep. 7, 2026

When the government didn’t collapse, the ever-undisciplined Mr. Trump indulged his appetite for showmanship and big-shot deal-making.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 2, 2026

“You seem to have gotten your appetite back.”

From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu

Meal prep often asks us to make an absurdly confident prediction about our future appetites.

From Salon Aug. 25, 2026

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

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 21, 2026

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

From BBC Jul. 7, 2026

As wine sales have steadily declined in recent years, appetites for white varieties have remained healthy.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 6, 2026

The air was suffocating, charged, the hungry plants sucking at the earth with their ferocious appetites.

From "How I Live Now" by Meg Rosoff




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