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intake

[in-teyk] / ˈɪnˌteɪk /
NOUN
consumption
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The majority of the studies on UPFs that make headlines are observational papers looking at associations between self-reported food intake and health outcomes—these tell us little about whether UPFs actually cause ill health.

From Slate Jul. 12, 2026

Despite the hit to profit, the company said its defense business continued to benefit from strong momentum and raised its order intake and cash generation targets for the year.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 3, 2026

“It’s the biggest intake day of the year,” Oreck said.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 3, 2026

However, the paper points to newer research suggesting that physically active people, older adults, and pregnant women may benefit from significantly higher protein intake.

From Science Daily Jun. 23, 2026

With a sharp intake of breath she dropped to her knees and lifted Zheng up by his shoulders.

From "The Boy Who Met a Whale" by Nizrana Farook

Ceri Roberts, the council's Welsh-medium education transformation officer, said Welsh-medium primary school intakes in the county borough were rising and a number of schools had won awards in Welsh education.

From BBC Jun. 26, 2026

"Current legume consumption across Europe and the UK remains below dietary recommendations, with average intakes of only 8-15 g/day, far below the recommendations of 65 to 100 g/day recommended for overall cardiovascular health," they added.

From Science Daily May 26, 2026

Few automobile exteriors are ever finished like this, with its broad, sterling-like chrome garnishes at the lower grille intakes, the rocker panels, exhaust outlets and bumpers, all smoothed perfectly into the blown-glass curvatures.

From The Wall Street Journal May 2, 2026

In the first two months of this year, 284 dogs were euthanized at city shelters, a 39% increase compared with January and February 2025 despite a 6% decrease in dog intakes.

From Los Angeles Times Apr. 17, 2026

Eight of the nine intakes for the regulator were still bagged, but this one would at least tell the truth.

From "The Martian" by Andy Weir




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