- past participle of eat.
eaten
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He went on to describe what was essentially just a buffet, albeit one with uncommonly excellent seafood, all hauled from chilly waters nearby and eaten at communal tables.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 15, 2026
Pope Leo XIV had a "good night" in hospital and has eaten breakfast as he recovers from lung cancer surgery, the Vatican said Thursday.
From Barron's ● Oct. 15, 2026
All are adorned with jewels and tails made of real horse hair, many of which have been eaten by squirrels or other critters.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 12, 2026
Adjusting the order in which foods are eaten is relatively simple and may be easier to maintain than diets that require avoiding particular food groups.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 11, 2026
It was the first real food I had eaten in days.
From "Black Star, Bright Dawn" by Scott O'Dell
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