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fodder

noun

Definition of fodder

as in feed

material provided to sustain or nourish The farmer used grain as fodder for his livestock.

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Recent Examples of fodder Both Henderson and Dominguez have pointed fingers at Biggs for using their records as campaign fodder. — Kate Armanini, Chicago Tribune, 28 Oct. 2026 On-air, of course, viewers would have no clue (Buck and Aikman have continued to deliver a broadcast worthy of their decamillion-dollar contracts), but the dispute has become fodder, and Aikman has not been willing to shy away from discussing it. — Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 27 Oct. 2026 The outdoor-apparel companies, by sponsoring athletes and films and catalogue shoots, converted derring-do into marketing fodder for developers and Realtors. — Nick Paumgarten, New Yorker, 26 Oct. 2026 In the barn, Raad has assiduously organized ephemeral materials like wall labels from his exhibitions and name cards from dinners he’s attended, all fodder that may or may not become an artwork in the future. — Emily Watlington, ARTnews.com, 25 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for fodder

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Noun

Cheers went up at Luna’s watch party at a Mexican restaurant in Carson Tuesday evening, as his family members and supporters learned from a local TV news feed that the sheriff’s race had been called in his favor.

— Itzel Luna, Los Angeles Times, 4 Nov. 2026
When Congress passed the 2018 Agriculture Improvement Act, also known as the farm bill, for the first time American farmers were legally allowed to grow hemp for many uses, including textiles, industrial uses and animal feed.

— Sarah Owermohle, CNN Money, 3 Nov. 2026

Definition of feed

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They were offered the choice of evacuating to territory controlled by Ukraine or Russia, or remaining in the city with replenished food and medical supplies.

— HANNA ARHIROVA, Arkansas Online, 2 Nov. 2026
The International Energy Agency (IEA) notes that sodium-ion battery production remains heavily concentrated in China, despite the potential for more geographically diverse raw-material supplies.

— Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 1 Nov. 2026

Definition of supplies

Noun

In Weeds Pests may be drawn in by weeds, which can serve as a shelter and food source until spring.

— Lauren Landers, The Spruce, 6 Nov. 2026
The stains, her mother remembers, were caused by chocolate syrup from a chocolate fountain, strawberries, tequila, catered Mexican food from their favorite restaurant — all from the wedding reception.

— Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 5 Nov. 2026

Definition of food

Noun

There was apparently no money left for fuel, provisions, or crew salaries.

— Shayla Love, New Yorker, 6 Nov. 2026
Several big tech companies are dropping contract provisions that have drawn the public's ire – one that keeps early phases of data center projects a secret, for example.

— Cooper Katz McKim, NPR, 6 Nov. 2026

Definition of provisions

Noun

There are anchovies and peppers tucked between the sardines and toast; juicy dates and barely-there onions wrapped inside two types of tuna, dark maroon meat with slices of pink belly on top.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Oct. 2026
The plaintiffs accused McDonald’s of intentionally shaping McRib patties with ridges to resemble pork ribs and make diners believe the sandwich contains rib meat, an expensive cut known for its higher fat content and rich flavor.

— Reuters, NBC news, 31 Oct. 2026

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