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vegetarian

[vej-i-tair-ee-uhn] / ˌvɛdʒ ɪˈtɛər i ən /
ADJECTIVE
plant-eating
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It was actually the cost that drove me to become a vegetarian over a decade ago.

From MarketWatch ● Nov. 1, 2026

Olive Bar tomato soup: A bright, tangy vegetarian tomato soup with sun-dried tomatoes, marinated garlic and feta.

From Salon ● Oct. 20, 2026

Families are given a free vegetarian meal as well as groceries to take home.

From BBC ● Sep. 28, 2026

"Max, a vegetarian and a teetotaler who expanded his consciousness through yoga, not drugs, was one of the most visible and successful artists of his time," the Times said.

From Barron's ● Sep. 17, 2026

Pity about the fat, but given the exceptional circumstances the vegetarian part of me would simply pinch its nose and bear it.

From "Life of Pi" by Yann Martel

People at higher risk, including vegans, vegetarians, older adults and those taking medicines that affect stomach acid or diabetes treatment, may need testing or supplementation advice from a health professional.

From Science Daily ● Jun. 25, 2026

In the same vein, if you have a decent number of vegetarians joining you, put together a separate fund for protein.

From MarketWatch ● Jun. 11, 2026

They’re vegetarians: They eat grass, alfalfa, cassava, sweet potato, carrots, beets, and, at the zoo, a commercial feed.

From Slate ● May 27, 2026

At first, we hosted because it was logical: We lived between both sets of parents, and as vegetarians we wanted to be able to eat from the menu.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 11, 2025

This is why vegetarians say we should all eat “low on the food chain.”

From "The Omnivore's Dilemma" by Michael Pollan


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