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as in flesh
animal and especially mammal tissue used as food we need to go shopping; there's only enough meat in the freezer for one more dinner
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as in food
substances intended to be eaten offered his guests meat and drink
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as in heart
the central part or aspect of something under consideration he dances all around it without ever addressing the meat of the issue
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Recent Examples of meat Eggs, meat, and beans are also good sources of protein. —
Stephanie Brown, Verywell Health, 20 Apr. 2026 For instance, raw meat and fish belong on the bottom shelf inside the fridge, where cold air is most consistent and any potential drips won't contaminate other foods. —Bridget Shirvell, Martha Stewart, 19 Apr. 2026 Wrap the meat tightly in plastic wrap or put it in a ziplock freezer bag and push out as much air as possible. —Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 19 Apr. 2026 To support themselves in the off-season, many chile pickers tend the ruminants, selling them for meat and selling their milk and manure. —Kamala Thiagarajan, NPR, 19 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for meat
Stephanie Brown, Verywell Health, 20 Apr. 2026 For instance, raw meat and fish belong on the bottom shelf inside the fridge, where cold air is most consistent and any potential drips won't contaminate other foods. —Bridget Shirvell, Martha Stewart, 19 Apr. 2026 Wrap the meat tightly in plastic wrap or put it in a ziplock freezer bag and push out as much air as possible. —Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 19 Apr. 2026 To support themselves in the off-season, many chile pickers tend the ruminants, selling them for meat and selling their milk and manure. —Kamala Thiagarajan, NPR, 19 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for meat
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Her flesh is desiccated and gray, her hands and feet are jagged claws, and her breath comes out in rasps.— Alison Willmore, Vulture, 17 Apr. 2026
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The footage cuts from the singer largely on stage, also backstage and pressing the flesh.— Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 16 Apr. 2026
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Two years ago, Charles Gabriel, of the Harlem soul-food franchise Charles Pan-Fried Chicken, collaborated with Daniel Boulud.— Zach Helfand, New Yorker, 20 Apr. 2026
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The content gaining traction — tea rituals, slow routines, dense and futuristic cities, food culture that feels abundant and communal — maps precisely onto what young people say is missing from their own lives.— Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 19 Apr. 2026
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Many people take cod liver oil to support the health of their bones and joints, heart, and eyes.— Lana Barhum, Verywell Health, 21 Apr. 2026
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Chase, meanwhile, gives Melissa a winning mix of exasperation and heart, making her emotional journey feel earned even amid the absurdity.— Dave Quinn, PEOPLE, 21 Apr. 2026
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The legislation also included provisions to tighten regulations on vaping, particularly among youth, amid rising concerns about e-cigarette use.— Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 22 Apr. 2026
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The seafarer who spoke to ABC News described a grim scene currently of ships drifting with little direction, and listening on the ship-to-ship communication systems called the VHF line -- accounts of crews growing desperate for basic provisions, and some begging to go home.— Desiree Adib, ABC News, 22 Apr. 2026
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At its core, the hospice benefit is simple.— Tom Koutsoumpas, Oc Register, 24 Apr. 2026
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Focus on core power Gaines advocates for building a strong core through any movement, even during ordinary day-to-day activities.— Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 23 Apr. 2026
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From the pasta to the ice cream and bread, everything served at the restaurant is made in-house, from scratch.— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Apr. 2026
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Peafowl also enjoy eating bread, bird seeds and pet food.— Don Sweeney, Sacbee.com, 21 Apr. 2026
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Punch drainage holes in the bottom to keep roots healthy, then hang them on a fence or mount them on a board for a compact, vertical herb garden.— Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Kansas City Star, 23 Apr. 2026
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Besides being more manageable logistically, this style calls back to Healy’s fine-dining roots — think of a chef curating an ever-changing tasting menu — and also just speaks to Healy’s own personal preference.— Jared Kaufman, Twin Cities, 23 Apr. 2026
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Time was of the essence, but the attackers, too, had been up against the clock.— Julian Lucas, New Yorker, 20 Apr. 2026
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How to extract the essence of a person from the clutter of days and years?— Sara Wheeler, Big Think, 17 Apr. 2026
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“Meat.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.grautoblog.com/thesaurus/meat. Accessed 24 Apr. 2026.
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