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fodder

noun

Definition of fodder

as in feed

material provided to sustain or nourish The farmer used grain as fodder for his livestock.

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Recent Examples of fodder William Gottlieb’s suit also notes that Urban Zen hosts catered gatherings that generate food garbage, therefore creating fodder for the rats. — Matthew Sedacca, Curbed, 25 Aug. 2026 Successful rom-coms about magazine staffers named Andy or Andie have become popular fodder for sequels as Hollywood continues to prioritize nostalgia. — Ryan Gajewski, HollywoodReporter, 24 Aug. 2026 Where models driven for 100,000 miles would have been considered junkyard fodder back in the 1960s and ‘70s, contemporary models can run for 200,000 or more miles if properly maintained. — Jim Gorzelany, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026 JonBenét’s involvement in beauty pageants became fodder for tabloids, suspicion surrounded her parents even after they had been cleared as suspects, and numerous theories developed regarding who killed her. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 20 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for fodder

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Compared to other changes—like restricting minor use to two hours per day and giving them the option to have a non-personalized feed—what, exactly, the limits on beauty filters will look like is still a bit fuzzy.

— Elizabeth Gulino, Allure, 2 Sep. 2026
The 30-30-30 rule dominates wellness feeds, and the question worth asking is whether front-loading protein at breakfast actually delivers measurable results.

— Samantha Agate, Kansas City Star, 2 Sep. 2026

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The tests included transporting packages, medical supplies, food, water, and industrial equipment, providing a practical demonstration of the aircraft’s autonomous cargo capabilities.

— Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 4 Sep. 2026
In addition to speech, our management of a localized fire for food, safety, and comfort is another uniquely human behavior, one that seems to have coincided with the development of complex spoken language.

— Mike McRae September 02, New Atlas, 3 Sep. 2026

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The Coastal Commission signed off on the project a few years ago, after tussles over low-cost housing provisions during the course of erecting yet another luxury hotel.

— Steve Lopez, Los Angeles Times, 28 Aug. 2026
Put simply, penalty relief describes the broader set of IRS provisions that can help taxpayers avoid, reduce or remove certain penalties.

— Jamela Adam, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2026

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