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bean

noun as in small hard pellet

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Folate is an important vitamin for cell health and the immune system and is found naturally in various foods, including leafy greens and beans.

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Over the past few years, the country has increasingly turned to South America, buying beans grown in Brazil and Argentina.

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In the past few decades, fancy drinks and bags of beans sourced from around the world gained popularity.

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“Even though we struggled, it wasn’t uncommon to see her share a bag of rice, beans, or pick up a coffee for a friend.”

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He jogged up the mountain and back, full of beans, showing off but also sharing his enthusiasm and demonstrating a skill that gave confidence that this 20-something conductor had the chops.

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