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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 People with higher magnesium intakes tend to have better bone mineral density. Jennifer Lefton, Ms, Rd/n, Cnsc, Fand, Verywell Health, 26 Feb. 2025 Because tuna is a source of the heavy metal mercury, the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recommends limiting your intake of albacore tuna to no more than once per week and light tuna to less than three servings per week. Jillian Kubala, Rd, Health, 25 Feb. 2025 The intake, legal and medical services at the center will be absorbed into other areas of the city’s traditional and emergency shelter system when the hotel is closed, Liz Garcia, a spokeswoman for the mayor said. Josephine Stratman, New York Daily News, 24 Feb. 2025 If iron absorption is a top priority, many healthcare professionals will encourage you to watch your intake of tannins—these plant compounds bind strongly to the mineral. Christina Manian, Health, 15 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for intake

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“Intake.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intake. Accessed 15 Mar. 2025.

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