feeding

Example Sentences

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“The Spartans might be . . . viewed as parasites, feeding off the forced labor of their helots,” he opines.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 25, 2026

You know how we have social media, which is constantly feeding us with things we don’t need, but because someone is selling it to us, it impacts us psychologically.

From Los Angeles Times • May 22, 2026

"Early dietary exposure may leave hidden, long-term effects on feeding behavior that are not immediately visible through weight alone."

From Science Daily • May 21, 2026

Humpback whales in the Southern Hemisphere live in well-defined pods and usually follow the same migratory routes every year, travelling between feeding areas in cold water and breeding grounds in the tropics.

From Barron's • May 20, 2026

Heck!” fumed Aunt Kitty one brisk March afternoon when I returned from feeding the orange tomcat outside Mrs. Wigginbottom’s kitchen.

From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan