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lava

[lah-vuh, lav-uh] / ˈlɑ və, ˈlæv ə /
NOUN
volcano matter
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It now owns or distributes classic, non-battery-powered brands such as Big Wheel, Tonka, My Little Pony, Sock Monkey and Lava lamps.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 28, 2026

The case has gripped local media in a country that is still sensitive to elite corruption scandals after the so-called Lava Jato fraud probe from 2014 to 2021 ensnared dozens of senior politicians and executives.

From Barron's • Feb. 6, 2026

Lava tunnels on nearby planetary bodies are increasingly seen as strong candidates for future base camps.

From Science Daily • Feb. 2, 2026

The “Steve’s Lava Chicken” song from “A Minecraft Movie” has landed on Billboard’s Hot 100 chart, according to the music news outlet itself.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 30, 2025

He rolled up his sleeves and began to lather up with the bar of Lava soap.

From "Out of Darkness" by Ashley Hope Pérez




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