man-eating
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The fish and wildlife agency said officers responded to reports of a man eating the protected species on the island, which is undeveloped and frequented by vagrants.
From Washington Times • Nov. 22, 2023
He zeroed in on a man eating a burger, a red scar visible at the top of his chest.
From Seattle Times • Jul. 11, 2021
A man eating a tub of melon is sniffing loudly every five seconds.
From The Guardian • Feb. 3, 2018
But for now he will enjoy the perks of life as a free man: eating home-cooked meals, basking in the sunshine, kissing his children good night.
From Washington Post • Feb. 27, 2015
When he reached the house he found his supper hot on the table and the old man eating.
From "The Good Earth" by Pearl S. Buck
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