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intake

[in-teyk] / ˈɪnˌteɪk /
NOUN
consumption
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The target for English was 248, but the intake was only 138.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

Higher nitrate intake from vegetables was associated with a lower risk of dementia, while greater exposure to nitrate and nitrite from animal products, processed meats, and drinking water was linked to a higher risk.

From Science Daily • Jun. 8, 2026

It’s especially great if you’re looking to up your omega-3 intake and diversify your source of protein.

From Salon • Jun. 6, 2026

According to the researchers, these findings may reflect greater attention to overall diet quality, including efforts to limit salt intake.

From Science Daily • Jun. 4, 2026

The only sound, aside from Chubs’s sharp intake of breath, was Clancy Gray’s fingers striking the keys of the sleek silver laptop.

From "The Darkest Minds" by Alexandra Bracken




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