eat
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For starters, she would have to rent an apartment, which would probably eat up most of any Social Security benefits unless she had additional support.
From MarketWatch • May 26, 2026
Its U.S. counterpart would more likely sell Slurpees, sandwiches and finger food you can eat while driving.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 25, 2026
"We think this colour pattern helps keep it safe. If the octopus grabs a prey item that emits light, that light may attract predators that might then eat the octopus," she explained.
From Barron's • May 25, 2026
A big chunk of the cost of producing eggs comes from buying the grain the hens eat, heating their sheds and transporting the eggs.
From BBC • May 24, 2026
They brought food, more than I could eat in a month.
From "Black Star, Bright Dawn" by Scott O'Dell
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