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concoction

[kon-kok-shuhn, kuhn-] / kɒnˈkɒk ʃən, kən- /


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A plump shrimp concoction that reminds me of a lobster roll.

From Salon Aug. 11, 2026

For nearly 40 years, the lawyer in West Orange, N.J., started his day with the creamy concoction.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 3, 2026

“Snow fungus focuses on deep hydration and skin plumping, while red dates support circulation and a healthy glow,” Xie said, calling the concoction “a warm bowl of snow fungus and red date soup.”

From Los Angeles Times Apr. 6, 2026

We are always more afraid of something if it sounds like an artificial concoction rather than a natural product, even though asp venom and great white sharks are perfectly natural.

From Slate Mar. 5, 2026

He led Taran to the stable where medicines for the livestock were kept, and poured a concoction over Taran’s fingers.

From "The Book of Three" by Lloyd Alexander

Did any of these herbal concoctions actually cool my body temperature?

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 11, 2026

Fiber-drink concoctions of years past were lumpy or chalky and generally tasted awful, even if they managed to deliver more fiber itself.

From MarketWatch May 10, 2026

Mohwinkel, who heads the cocktail program, preps his concoctions hours before opening.

From The Wall Street Journal Apr. 9, 2026

She can be seen in the film with spending time with her pet hawk and picking herbs for medical concoctions.

From BBC Jan. 1, 2026

Ocean creatures drizzled in sauces or begging to be dipped in spicy concoctions.

From "Catching Fire" by Suzanne Collins




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