as in consumed
to take in as food
after tucking away that huge meal, I was feeling a little sleepy
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That fire, which had consumed almost 3,000 acres by Tuesday evening, was fueled by a fierce windstorm.—
The New York Times,
New York Times,
8 Jan. 2025 -
Firefighters are also battling the Eaton Fire, which trails the Palisades Fire closely in size and has consumed at least 2,200 acres in northern Los Angeles County, as well as the smaller, newer Hurst and Woodley Fires.—
Emily Mae Czachor,
CBS News,
8 Jan. 2025
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For example, a study from the USA and a study from Australia found that people who regularly ate almonds actually lost weight on average rather than gaining it.—
Margaux Anbouba,
Vogue,
8 Jan. 2025
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When the team served foods that were calorie-dense but less palatable, participants still ate about eight hundred calories more.—
Dhruv Khullar,
The New Yorker,
6 Jan. 2025
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Or even just putting away outdoor furniture that can become projectiles when the wind kicks up?—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
20 Jan. 2025
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Declutter by putting away items that collect there throughout the week, like mail, packages of food, keys, or extra dishes.—
Lauren Wicks,
Southern Living,
19 Jan. 2025
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“Tucked (away or in).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tucked%20%28away%20or%20in%29. Accessed 27 Jan. 2025.
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