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But with inflation dampening consumer spending and fewer Americans dining out, her earnings and tips took a dive.—Kody Boye, Ascend Agency, 17 Feb. 2026 Wherever her travels take her, King keeps it simple when dining out.—Jesse Scott, Travel + Leisure, 17 Feb. 2026 This is no longer the case, and most people aren’t dining out in NYC in the fall and winter.—Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 15 Feb. 2026 Like rival PepsiCo, Coke has seen demand for its drinks fall as budget-conscious shoppers try to save more on their grocery bills and dine out less frequently.—Amelia Lucas, CNBC, 10 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for dine out