eats

Example Sentences

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Credit-card interest eats up a relatively small share of consumers’ wallets, according to the Consumer Bankers Association.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 19, 2026

One resident in Nangarhar said the UN agency "used to help us a lot", but now he has cut the amount of bread he eats.

From Barron's • Mar. 5, 2026

By contrast, only 6% of the general UK population eats lamb each week.

From BBC • Mar. 5, 2026

The rejection eats at Annie, who, to the frustration of all who know her—and, eventually, this reader—can’t accept her loss.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 27, 2026

Harlow eats her macaroni and cheese and even asks for more carrot sticks—impressive for a six-year-old—before escaping to her princess-themed room.

From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller