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matter that is fed into something the intake on that paper shredder is limited to five sheets at a time
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Recent Examples of intake Given that many brands offer sodium-sensitive alternatives, try to prioritize those options instead to keep your sodium intake in check and avoid potential health consequences, according to Nielsen. —
Caroline Tien, SELF, 17 Apr. 2026 Stay Hydrated Earlier in the Day Many older adults reduce fluid intake in the evening to avoid bathroom trips at night, which is understandable but may be creating a different problem. —Allison Palmer, Kansas City Star, 16 Apr. 2026 Chicken and rice are both considered healthy options for a well-rounded diet, and eating them every day is a great way to manage weight by maintaining steady energy levels and lean protein intake. —Angelica Bottaro, Verywell Health, 16 Apr. 2026 Routhenstein warned that people prone to calcium oxalate kidney stones may also want to limit their intake. —Christina Manian, Health, 16 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for intake
Caroline Tien, SELF, 17 Apr. 2026 Stay Hydrated Earlier in the Day Many older adults reduce fluid intake in the evening to avoid bathroom trips at night, which is understandable but may be creating a different problem. —Allison Palmer, Kansas City Star, 16 Apr. 2026 Chicken and rice are both considered healthy options for a well-rounded diet, and eating them every day is a great way to manage weight by maintaining steady energy levels and lean protein intake. —Angelica Bottaro, Verywell Health, 16 Apr. 2026 Routhenstein warned that people prone to calcium oxalate kidney stones may also want to limit their intake. —Christina Manian, Health, 16 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for intake
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Crude oil also disrupts animals’ nervous systems, Grosell added, impairing their senses and ability to navigate, process input, and properly orient themselves in their environment.— Asuka Koda, CNN Money, 17 Apr. 2026
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Pillow height relative to your dominant sleep position is a specific, adjustable input most optimizers overlook entirely.— Allison Palmer, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 Apr. 2026
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“Intake.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.grautoblog.com/thesaurus/intake. Accessed 24 Apr. 2026.
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