as in input
matter that is fed into something
the intake on that paper shredder is limited to five sheets at a time
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Side effects of taking sodium include water retention and weight gain, and regularly increasing sodium intake may lead to an increase in blood pressure, the company says.
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Andrew Greif, NBC News, 8 Mar. 2025
Doctors typically advise that pregnant women take prenatal vitamins to increase their intake of folic acid, iron and calcium, which are important for fetal growth and development.
—Renée Onque,lauren Shamo, CNBC, 7 Mar. 2025
However, more recent studies have not conclusively shown that whole egg intake is detrimental at typical levels.1
One study found that participants who consumed fortified eggs did not experience negative impacts.
—Jonathan Purtell, Verywell Health, 6 Mar. 2025
In order to maximize the performance of its 131 V-twin, Harley-Davidson equips the Road Glide RR with an aggressive intake and exhaust system.
—New Atlas, 6 Mar. 2025
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Andrew Greif, NBC News, 8 Mar. 2025
Doctors typically advise that pregnant women take prenatal vitamins to increase their intake of folic acid, iron and calcium, which are important for fetal growth and development.
—Renée Onque,lauren Shamo, CNBC, 7 Mar. 2025
However, more recent studies have not conclusively shown that whole egg intake is detrimental at typical levels.1
One study found that participants who consumed fortified eggs did not experience negative impacts.
—Jonathan Purtell, Verywell Health, 6 Mar. 2025
In order to maximize the performance of its 131 V-twin, Harley-Davidson equips the Road Glide RR with an aggressive intake and exhaust system.
—New Atlas, 6 Mar. 2025
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“Intake.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intake. Accessed 25 Mar. 2025.
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