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is eating

  • present progressive
    of eat (3rd person singular).
    eat
    verb (used with object)
    to take into the mouth and swallow for nourishment; chew and swallow (food).

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And where they are is eating lunch in their cars.

From Salon ● Sep. 25, 2026

Since starting on weight-loss drugs, she is eating less, often miniature meals throughout the day.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 19, 2026

“She is eating on her own, her energy and alertness have noticeably improved, and she has become much more feisty during feedings.”

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 28, 2026

This is eating into adjusted operating margin, which is expected this quarter to fall to 43% from 44% in 2025.

From Barron's ● Jun. 10, 2026

She’s avoiding me because dearly her conscience is eating away at her and soon she will be nothing but an oily husk of regret.

From "From Twinkle, with Love" by Sandhya Menon