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or victualling
1
as in feeding
to provide food or meals for
the navy was usually equipped, clothed and victualled by the Crown
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2
as in eating
to take a meal
that evening the travelers victualed sumptuously on partridge and venison
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This severe weather is feeding on well above-average temperatures that are spreading east, some of which may break more daily high temperature records.—
Kyle Reiman,
ABC News,
7 Mar. 2026 -
Doncic’s brilliance was more than enough against the bottom-feeding Pacers, who, at 15-48, are playing more for lottery position than postseason hopes.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Mar. 2026
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In Queens, check out the art at MoMA PS1 or spend an afternoon eating your way through Astoria or Flushing, known for standout Greek and Chinese cuisine, respectively.—
Lauren Dana Ellman,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Mar. 2026
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Many studies suggest that eating breakfast earlier may help regulate blood sugar.—
Merve Ceylan,
Health,
8 Mar. 2026
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Lohan’s visit to New York was delayed due to her concerns about boarding one of the first flights out of Dubai since the airport first came under fire on March 1, TMZ reported.—
Brian Niemietz,
New York Daily News,
11 Mar. 2026
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Deadline first reported the news that Focus was boarding the project.—
Brian Welk,
IndieWire,
11 Mar. 2026
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Here’s why the Times’ restaurant critic Jenn Harris won’t be dining there.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Mar. 2026
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When an accident temporarily shuttered a beloved In-A-Tub’s doors and injured the owner, dedicated customers showed their support for the restaurant known for its neon-orange powdered cheese by dining at its sister location across town and donating to a GoFundMe for the owner.—
Jenna Ebbers,
Kansas City Star,
10 Mar. 2026
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The writers on Hoppers started catering the character directly to Law.—
Nick Romano,
Entertainment Weekly,
4 Mar. 2026
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The thread running through the whole trip was catering more to Wilder’s interests.—
Jordi Lippe-McGraw,
Condé Nast Traveler,
24 Feb. 2026
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“Victualing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/victualing. Accessed 14 Mar. 2026.
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