eaten

Example Sentences

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This week, a pile of sumo oranges that practically begged to be eaten on a blanket by the lake.

From Salon • May 22, 2026

At IHOP, he has eaten purple goo-coated pancakes, a promotion for “Wonka,” and sugary highlighter-green pancakes for “The Grinch.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 22, 2026

Chinese regulators have repeatedly warned against excessive competition that has eaten into food-delivery companies’ profit margins.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 12, 2026

"Given that all the incidents have occurred relatively close to settlements and the bodies have been severely damaged, I suspect a bear has eaten them," he said.

From Barron's • May 8, 2026

We had cooked birds, tasting horribly of the sea, eaten their eggs, and Sean had dipped his hands into the bay every day until they began to heal.

From "Nory Ryan’s Song" by Patricia Reilly Giff