red meat
noun
1
: meat (such as beef) that is red when raw
2
: something substantial that can satisfy a basic need or appetite
hungry for the red meat of passionate partisanship—
William Safire
William SafireExamples of red meat in a Sentence
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This suggests that eating red meat regularly is much worse than occasional consumption.
—Bryant Stamford, The Courier-Journal, 18 Apr. 2024
This is, of course, counter to conventional medical wisdom, which recommends people eat no more than three portions of red meat per week to reduce the risk of cardiovascular issues or colorectal cancer.
—Ej Dickson, Rolling Stone, 20 Mar. 2024
This massive catch of fried fish, of course, is designed largely to satisfy the cravings of Catholics who, prior to 1966, abstained from eating red meat every Friday, not just those during Lent.
—Tim Carman, Washington Post, 28 Feb. 2024
Recent generations have consumed more red meat, ultraprocessed foods and sugary beverages, and have been known to binge drink more frequently; between 1992 and 1998, cigarette smoking also increased before declining again, while physical activity has continuously declined for decades.
—Knvul Sheikh, New York Times, 27 Mar. 2024
However, some still abstain from certain foods, like red meat, depending on their religious practices and personal beliefs.
—Marina Johnson, The Indianapolis Star, 19 Mar. 2024
But the Atlantic diet includes more red meat and pork products.
—Stephanie Brown, Verywell Health, 21 Feb. 2024
The study found cutting red meat consumption by half leads to significant changes.
—Allison Aubrey, NPR, 3 Mar. 2024
Eventually, that revelation forced Wilson to change his diet, cutting out red meat and incorporating resistance training.
—Journal Sentinel, 12 Feb. 2024
Bryant Stamford, The Courier-Journal, 18 Apr. 2024
This is, of course, counter to conventional medical wisdom, which recommends people eat no more than three portions of red meat per week to reduce the risk of cardiovascular issues or colorectal cancer.
—Ej Dickson, Rolling Stone, 20 Mar. 2024
This massive catch of fried fish, of course, is designed largely to satisfy the cravings of Catholics who, prior to 1966, abstained from eating red meat every Friday, not just those during Lent.
—Tim Carman, Washington Post, 28 Feb. 2024
Recent generations have consumed more red meat, ultraprocessed foods and sugary beverages, and have been known to binge drink more frequently; between 1992 and 1998, cigarette smoking also increased before declining again, while physical activity has continuously declined for decades.
—Knvul Sheikh, New York Times, 27 Mar. 2024
However, some still abstain from certain foods, like red meat, depending on their religious practices and personal beliefs.
—Marina Johnson, The Indianapolis Star, 19 Mar. 2024
But the Atlantic diet includes more red meat and pork products.
—Stephanie Brown, Verywell Health, 21 Feb. 2024
The study found cutting red meat consumption by half leads to significant changes.
—Allison Aubrey, NPR, 3 Mar. 2024
Eventually, that revelation forced Wilson to change his diet, cutting out red meat and incorporating resistance training.
—Journal Sentinel, 12 Feb. 2024
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“Red meat.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/red%20meat. Accessed 23 Apr. 2024.
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