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
Research shows an ongoing appetite for Depp’s work, according to a person familiar with the thinking at Paramount, the studio behind “Ebenezer.”
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
"They may experience wasting and an inability to eat, which can be due to changes in the brain's central drive, leading to loss of appetite and initiative, increased energy expenditure, and difficulties feeding themselves."
From Science Daily ● Nov. 11, 2026
My father lost his appetite for the business.
From "Educated" by Tara Westover
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That can make it difficult to meet nutritional needs, particularly for people with smaller appetites.
From Science Daily ● Nov. 6, 2026
In the filing, meant to whet investors’ appetites for the offering, Anthropic said its technology could transform how people code, conduct research, automate routine tasks and even help cure major diseases.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 28, 2026
Hamilton's position on the front row revives memories of their bitter title battle in 2021, when the seven-time champion was at Mercedes, and whets appetites for the grand prix on Sunday.
From BBC ● Oct. 3, 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
Then the scanty supply of food was distressing: with the keen appetites of growing children, we had scarcely sufficient to keep alive a delicate invalid.
From "Jane Eyre" by Charlotte Brontë
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