eaten

Example Sentences

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"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

Even tough bones with little meat were consumed late in the decay process, after most of the soft tissue had already been eaten.

From Science Daily • May 5, 2026

At a certain point, it stops being a dip and becomes dinner, eaten on the couch, no plate required.

From Salon • May 5, 2026

He said that from years of experience, they could tell that one of the animals had recently eaten.

From BBC • May 3, 2026

“We’ll probably get eaten up. By the bears and wolves in the woods. Sure as heck ain’t going to be any people back there.”

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith