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Discover LudwigThe phrase "ate lead" is grammatically correct but contextually unusual in written English.
It can be used in a context where someone is describing the act of consuming lead, often in a metaphorical or idiomatic sense, such as in discussions about dangerous substances or in a figurative expression.
Example: "In his reckless pursuit of success, he metaphorically ate lead, ignoring the risks involved."
Alternatives: "consumed poison" or "took a dangerous risk".
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Before West Nile crowded its agenda, the lab worked on diseases like rabies and Lyme disease, and on issues like lead poisoning in waterfowl that accidentally ate lead sinkers lost by fishermen.
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If she eats, lead her to the bowl with your hand.
These tests will ensure that you are not eating lead or worse poisons along with your produce, and are typically free or very inexpensive.
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At places where there is some skill and dedication in the kitchen, this style of eating leads to a curious phenomenon: the sensation of having eaten a delicious meal without feeling truly satisfied at the end of it.
Kumar knew life in Amni had no promise, but the fact that he simply did not have enough to eat led him to seek what he called a "labor contractor".
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