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medium

[mee-dee-uhm] / ˈmi di əm /






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In a large skillet over medium heat, cook sausage until deeply browned and the fat has rendered, about 5–7 minutes.

From Salon • Apr. 7, 2026

The Scottish Retail Consortium has estimated that medium and larger shops in Scotland will pay £54m more in business rates than their counterparts in England in this financial year.

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026

The company expects to grow production of medium and large caliber ammunition—its main revenue driver—through acquisition and joint venture deals with suppliers, Zdenek Jurak said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 2026

“Oh, Mary!” offers riotous fun, and “Destiny of Desire” is an homage to an oft-dismissed yet widely consumed medium, the telenovela.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 29, 2026

I recognize many of our neighbors swaying to the beat of the three batá drums, large, medium, and small.

From "Across So Many Seas" by Ruth Behar