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The good news is that barbecue season doesn't have to be fattening.
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Fred Sassani, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
Think outside of the box instead of turning to the typical fattening options like ice cream, pie, cake or cookies.
—Fred Sassani, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
Too much filler fattening up this episode, and too little meat on the bone.
—Erik Kain, Forbes, 2 Nov. 2024
All the vampires begin to feel like failures — and there’s so much negative energy in the air that Colin is fattening up before our very eyes.
—Dave Nemetz, TVLine, 21 Oct. 2024
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Fred Sassani, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
Think outside of the box instead of turning to the typical fattening options like ice cream, pie, cake or cookies.
—Fred Sassani, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
Too much filler fattening up this episode, and too little meat on the bone.
—Erik Kain, Forbes, 2 Nov. 2024
All the vampires begin to feel like failures — and there’s so much negative energy in the air that Colin is fattening up before our very eyes.
—Dave Nemetz, TVLine, 21 Oct. 2024
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May the holidays be filled with joy, laughter and a minimum of stress.Anita Chabria, Los Angeles Times, 19 Dec. 2024
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The seven-foot hole was filled with water and excrement when the child was found.Cristóbal Reyes, Orlando Sentinel, 19 Dec. 2024
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Napping after overfeeding on food is a dilemma many of us will be fortunate to face on Christmas Day.Robert Lea, Space.com, 18 Dec. 2024
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However, they should always be given in moderation, because overfeeding your pet can lead to obesity, which causes diseases such as diabetes mellitus, arthritis, heart disease and even cancer.Maria Azzurra Volpe, Newsweek, 13 Dec. 2024
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The vacuum also has a five-stage filtration system that thoroughly traps messes and prevents germs and allergens from spewing back into the air.Clara McMahon, People.com, 20 Dec. 2024
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Georgia Tech coach Brent Key quietly has turned a Yellow Jackets mess back into a solid program.Chris Vannini, The Athletic, 19 Aug. 2024
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Sheila stares downward, as though battening her emotional hatches.Robin Kaiser-Schatzlein, New York Times, 13 June 2023
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In summary, short-term volatility will persist while consumers batten down the hatches, but as always the future of retail is bright for those who are willing to evolve.Natalie Berg, Forbes, 27 Jan. 2023
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“Fatten.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fatten. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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