Example Sentences

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But its usage — both in food and beverage products, along with ingested drugs — prevailed for over three decades.

From Salon • Apr. 11, 2026

For decades, however, people have been worrying that small doses of glyphosate ingested over the long term can cause cancer and other health issues.

From Slate • Mar. 5, 2026

Once ingested, the coating dissolves, releasing both the medication and the antenna.

From Science Daily • Jan. 13, 2026

Partly because I was exhausted from the tryptophan I had ingested with my turkey the day before and could not get out of bed.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 28, 2025

Had he somehow accidentally ingested knowledge last night at the hotel?

From "The Smartest Kid in the Universe" by Chris Grabenstein