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food eaten or prepared for eating at one time
all she wants to do is sit quietly after the large Thanksgiving meal
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Recent Examples of meals
Sales were ticking back up thanks to the success of its $5 meals and some limited-time souvenirs that won people back.
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Allison Morrow, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
Small changes, like adding more fruits, vegetables and whole grains to your meals, can make a big difference.
—Cindy Chia, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Executives quickly rolled out value meals and promotions to try to win people back, especially lower-income consumers who’d long been the company’s base.
—Allison Morrow, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
On the dining front, sit-down meals are available from every seat, including on the outdoor terrace.
—Chris Dong, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
There’s also a handful of lodges and mountain restaurants for mid-day meals and après-ski activities.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 10 Dec. 2024
Italy—Beer is available with select meals.
—Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
The three meals feed parties between seven and ten people.
—Ana Gutierrez, Austin American-Statesman, 10 Dec. 2024
Conversations about food and body image Big, hearty meals are often a hallmark of the holiday season, and should be a point of excitement and enjoyed guilt-free.
—wendy Wisner, Parents, 6 Dec. 2024
Allison Morrow, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
Small changes, like adding more fruits, vegetables and whole grains to your meals, can make a big difference.
—Cindy Chia, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Executives quickly rolled out value meals and promotions to try to win people back, especially lower-income consumers who’d long been the company’s base.
—Allison Morrow, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
On the dining front, sit-down meals are available from every seat, including on the outdoor terrace.
—Chris Dong, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
There’s also a handful of lodges and mountain restaurants for mid-day meals and après-ski activities.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 10 Dec. 2024
Italy—Beer is available with select meals.
—Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
The three meals feed parties between seven and ten people.
—Ana Gutierrez, Austin American-Statesman, 10 Dec. 2024
Conversations about food and body image Big, hearty meals are often a hallmark of the holiday season, and should be a point of excitement and enjoyed guilt-free.
—wendy Wisner, Parents, 6 Dec. 2024
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“Meals.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/meals. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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