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intake

[in-teyk] / ˈɪnˌteɪk /
NOUN
consumption
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“It’s the biggest intake day of the year,” Oreck said.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 3, 2026

Insufficient calcium intake and low vitamin D can limit the body’s ability to build and maintain strong bones.

From Science Daily • Jun. 25, 2026

Some worry that insufficient calorie and nutrient intake could compromise bone growth, puberty and brain development.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 22, 2026

For many others, that is not a luxury they can afford - a reality reflected in declining enrolment numbers for the upcoming September intake at universities.

From BBC • Jun. 21, 2026

Body mass index is an increasing function of food intake.

From "The Sense of Style" by Steven Pinker




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