appetite
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She said from the outset there "wasn't an appetite to change the legislation", but the family's "diligence and determination" to articulate the tragedy they were experiencing changed that.
From BBC ● Nov. 14, 2026
The cost of litigation could drop—which might mean greater appetite for it, Baker McKenzie’s chair said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 13, 2026
The crisis comes days before the stock market debut of AI firm Anthropic, which is widely seen as a crucial test of investor appetite for the sector.
From Barron's ● Nov. 12, 2026
Changes in brain function may reduce appetite or motivation to eat, while some patients experience increased energy needs or gradually lose the ability to feed themselves.
From Science Daily ● Nov. 11, 2026
In fact, his appetite became very good, and on the third day I switched to solid food.
From "Z for Zachariah" by Robert C. O’Brien
That can make it difficult to meet nutritional needs, particularly for people with smaller appetites.
From Science Daily ● Nov. 6, 2026
These GLP-1 injections suppress people's appetites, causing them to feel fuller sooner - but are not suitable for everyone and can have side effects.
From BBC ● Oct. 14, 2026
In these eat-the-rich times, it’s the dark side of wealth, fame and alleged genius that satiate audience appetites.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 11, 2026
Meal prep often asks us to make an absurdly confident prediction about our future appetites.
From Salon ● Aug. 25, 2026
As the dragons grew, so did their appetites.
From "A Dance with Dragons" by George R. R. Martin
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