eat out
Example Sentences
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They eat out less and closely watch their electricity and water use.
From Barron's • Jun. 4, 2026
We were a family that didn’t eat out.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026
We could own a car, ignore senior discounts because “they’re too much trouble,” eat out frequently at overpriced restaurants catering to expats, and load up on expensive imported food and alcohol at the grocery store.
From MarketWatch • Jan. 2, 2026
"We definitely eat at home now more than we eat out," says Joanne, echoing recent statistics that show a drop in people going to casual and fast-food restaurants.
From BBC • Oct. 25, 2025
Well, if she must eat out of a long-handled spoon, she must.
From "Their Eyes Were Watching God" by Zora Neale Hurston
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