appetite

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Peptide drugs, on the other hand, are manufactured to last longer in the body to create a therapeutic response, such as controlling appetite or promoting the growth of new blood vessels, bone density or muscle.

From Salon • Apr. 4, 2026

Whose appetite for pain is strong enough to win the job?

From Slate • Apr. 4, 2026

"I had to force myself to eat sometimes, I just had no appetite, because I was so anxious about not having housing in a new country by myself."

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026

While investors’ appetite for space has grown in recent years, NASA, through its contracts, remains a major backer of everything from satellite makers to launch companies.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 31, 2026

Joe was evidently made uncomfortable by what he supposed to be my loss of appetite, and took a thoughtful bite out of his slice, which he didn’t seem to enjoy.

From "Great Expectations" by Charles Dickens