appetite
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Despite the changing opinions, Minsker, of the California Anti-Death Penalty Coalition, said there’s little appetite for another repeal attempt because of how expensive ballot measure campaigns have become.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 8, 2026
But the companies are already maxing out runs at their plants to maximize profit, and they have no appetite for new multibillion-dollar projects.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 4, 2026
She added the fall in valuation "does reflect that drop off in investor appetite for Shein's shares".
From Barron's ● Sep. 1, 2026
The listing marks the largest new share sale in Hong Kong so far this year, which is being seen as a test of investor appetite for the fast fashion industry.
From BBC ● Aug. 31, 2026
He crumbled his hoecake into the collard juice in his plate and began to eat with a new appetite.
From "The Heart is a Lonely Hunter" by Carson McCullers
Meal prep often asks us to make an absurdly confident prediction about our future appetites.
From Salon ● Aug. 25, 2026
And the outlook for future profits is strong, if fans’ appetites are any gauge.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 21, 2026
Still, for those with smaller appetites, the company now offers minidoughnuts, including Mother’s Day versions in May.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 6, 2026
"It was a conflicted time because I thought I'm not like those women so where do I go to find something that fits with what I feel about life and the appetites I have."
From BBC ● May 29, 2026
“Our appetites are small. Mother worries. But it looks delicious.”
From "Ella Enchanted" by Gail Carson Levine
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