1
as in welcomed
to receive or accept gladly or readily
predictably, moviegoers ate up the sequel to last summer's blockbuster
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as in consumed
to destroy all trace of
the surf created by a powerful hurricane could really eat up what's left of the island's eastern beach
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Weld County has welcomed more than 25,000 babies in the past five years, while Adams County has added 33,349 and Douglas County has added more than 20,000.—
Aldo Svaldi,
Denver Post,
8 Apr. 2026 -
World leaders welcomed the ceasefire, although analysts characterized the agreement as fragile and warned that a substantial lack of trust on both sides will likely complicate the path to lasting peace.—
Sam Meredith,
CNBC,
8 Apr. 2026
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The product was discontinued in the 1980s following public concerns about Pop Rocks, including rumors that the candy could be dangerous when consumed with soda.—
Hanna Wickes,
Kansas City Star,
6 Apr. 2026
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Crismon notes that fresh juice should be consumed within three to five days.—
Avery Newmark,
AJC.com,
6 Apr. 2026
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The Republican Party embraced neoconservatism; Buchanan and his cohort were the stewards of an ideology for cranks.—
Antonia Hitchens,
New Yorker,
6 Apr. 2026
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Some residents have raised concerns about the bird's safety, particularly on nearby roads, while others have embraced the unusual guest.—
Kelly McGreal,
FOXNews.com,
5 Apr. 2026
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“Eaten (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eaten%20%28up%29. Accessed 12 Apr. 2026.
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