Example Sentences

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Kazuhiro Miyashita of Inryo Soken, a research institute focused on the beverage industry, told AFP that increased costs for fuel and staff to keep machines stocked were eating into profits.

From Barron's • Apr. 26, 2026

Attendees took cover, crouching under tables, as several loud sounds were heard in the large ballroom while guests were eating.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 26, 2026

Canadian Rangers on the patrol suffered a bout of food poisoning, likely from the military rations they were eating.

From BBC • Apr. 12, 2026

Among Google Gemini’s early recommendations were eating one small rock a day and using glue to help cheese stick to pizza.

From Slate • Jan. 21, 2026

“You didn’t have the flu thirty minutes ago, when we were eating dinner.”

From Absolutely Almost by Lisa Graff