food chain
noun
1
: an arrangement of the organisms of an ecological community according to the order of predation in which each uses the next usually lower member as a food source
2
: a hierarchy based on power or importance
at the top of the corporate food chain
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The popular halal food chain Halal Guys will be soon opening a location in South End Charlotte at the new Platform development.
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Alexandra Maloney, Charlotte Observer, 21 Mar. 2025
The deal coincides with the fast food chain's new Summer Blizzard Treat Menu, releasing a bit early this year, on March 31.
—Greta Cross, USA TODAY, 21 Mar. 2025
Prior, the fast food chain was known for its malts and shakes, banana splits, Dilly Bar, Buster Bar and Peanut Buster.
—Greta Cross, USA TODAY, 21 Mar. 2025
Unfortunately, not everyone down the football food chain can build that infrastructure on a limited financial budget, but is that starting to change as AI grows in prominence?
—Mark Carey, The Athletic, 20 Mar. 2025
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Alexandra Maloney, Charlotte Observer, 21 Mar. 2025
The deal coincides with the fast food chain's new Summer Blizzard Treat Menu, releasing a bit early this year, on March 31.
—Greta Cross, USA TODAY, 21 Mar. 2025
Prior, the fast food chain was known for its malts and shakes, banana splits, Dilly Bar, Buster Bar and Peanut Buster.
—Greta Cross, USA TODAY, 21 Mar. 2025
Unfortunately, not everyone down the football food chain can build that infrastructure on a limited financial budget, but is that starting to change as AI grows in prominence?
—Mark Carey, The Athletic, 20 Mar. 2025
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“Food chain.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/food%20chain. Accessed 17 Apr. 2025.
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