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fasting

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﹒The act or practice of abstaining from all or some kinds of food or drink, especially as a religious observance.

﹒The physiological state of not consuming food for an extended period, often used for health or metabolic purposes.

Examples

﹒Intermittent fasting has become a popular method for people looking to improve their metabolic health.

﹒After fasting for twelve hours before the surgery, the patient was finally allowed to eat a light meal.

﹒Many cultures incorporate periods of fasting into their religious traditions as a way to practice self-discipline.

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