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quieting





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By quieting food noise, these drugs might be able to address some of the hallmarks of disordered eating.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 8, 2026

"People taking these drugs for obesity often describe a quieting of 'food noise,' the persistent preoccupation with food that drives overeating," Al-Aly said.

From Science Daily Jun. 3, 2026

A new report from Politico says President Donald Trump is quieting concerns within the White House around the Department of Government Efficiency head, telling associates that Musk will soon be shown the door.

From Salon Apr. 2, 2025

But by mid-evening Sunday, he added, “Things are pretty much quieting down, for the most part. ... The good news is, without a lot of storm activity, perhaps aviation-related tactics can be resumed.”

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 9, 2024

There is nothing for quieting a crowd like announcing that a will has been read.

From "Lizzie Bright and the Buckminster Boy" by Gary D. Schmidt




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