feed on/upon
phrasal verb
fed on/upon; feeding on/upon; feeds on/upon
: to eat (something) as food
—usually used of animals
Owls feed on insects, birds, and small mammals.
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During summer, all over the alpine regions cattle herds feed on alpine pastures (Almen in Austria or Germany, Alpen in Switzerland) high up in the mountains.
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Joanne Shurvell, Forbes.com, 1 June 2025
The full episode is available on YouTube below or in The Athletic FC Podcast feed on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.
—The Athletic Fc Podcast, New York Times, 30 May 2025
The insects primarily feed on wood, and can cause severe damage in a person's home, according to pest control company Orkin.
—Rachael O'Connor, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 May 2025
Unfortunately, these ticks co-exist with lone star ticks, and to make the matter worse, both of these ticks feed on white tail deer.
—Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 28 May 2025
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Joanne Shurvell, Forbes.com, 1 June 2025
The full episode is available on YouTube below or in The Athletic FC Podcast feed on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.
—The Athletic Fc Podcast, New York Times, 30 May 2025
The insects primarily feed on wood, and can cause severe damage in a person's home, according to pest control company Orkin.
—Rachael O'Connor, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 May 2025
Unfortunately, these ticks co-exist with lone star ticks, and to make the matter worse, both of these ticks feed on white tail deer.
—Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 28 May 2025
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“Feed on/upon.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/feed%20on%2Fupon. Accessed 7 Jun. 2025.
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