intake

Example Sentences

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There is an intake of breath from the crowd every time he gets the ball at Etihad Stadium.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

The analysts cite several challenges for CPG companies that could be structural, like a drag on volume from slower population growth and a demand shock as the rise of GLP-1 drugs reduces calorie intake.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026

Flies that consumed caffeine during the day did not show the same pattern, indicating that the timing of caffeine intake plays a key role.

From Science Daily • Mar. 31, 2026

Participants who repeated meals and kept calorie intake stable over time lost more weight than those with more varied diets.

From Science Daily • Mar. 30, 2026

He leaned aside so Rupa could see, and heard the sharp intake of his sister’s breath.

From "Tiger Boy" by Mitali Perkins