eaten

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Eel is eaten worldwide but is particularly popular in Japan, where it is called "unagi" and traditionally served grilled and covered in a sticky-sweet sauce.

From Barron's • May 20, 2026

“I also haven’t eaten, so I’m probably in a more rambling mode.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 14, 2026

"The day before she died was the first time she'd ever eaten summer fruit pudding - and she loved it. She just loved everything."

From BBC • May 6, 2026

Overall, about half of the store’s gross goes to cover overhead—dominated by purchasing and staffing costs—and much of the rest gets eaten up by taxes.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 6, 2026

He hadn’t eaten gingerbread since his sister had read that one to him.

From "The Way to Rio Luna" by Zoraida Cordova