feelings
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The first was emotional eating, in which people eat to cope with negative feelings instead of physical hunger.
From Science Daily • May 7, 2026
Widely known as the "ISIS brides", the case has stirred strong feelings in Australia.
From Barron's • May 7, 2026
Now though, Gutnick said Bondi held "complicated" feelings for her, despite having beautiful childhood memories at the famous beach.
From BBC • May 4, 2026
Such a belief broadly matches the feelings of the investigations department employees in their day-to-day assessments, the people said.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 3, 2026
I shake my head and push the feelings back down.
From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller
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