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porridge

[pawr-ij, por-] / ˈpɔr ɪdʒ, ˈpɒr- /


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Pupils who regularly attend the club all praised the food, which includes cereal, toast and porridge, and said they had benefitted from scheme.

From BBC • Apr. 13, 2026

Onion and bacon tend to point elsewhere: perhaps a baked potato soup, or a congee-style porridge finished with a fried egg.

From Salon • Feb. 8, 2026

Plain oats and most porridge, muesli and granola will not be banned under the crackdown, but some versions with added sugar, chocolate or syrup could be affected.

From BBC • Jan. 4, 2026

When life feels pared down, this humble porridge feels like an invitation to make the most of less—to stir, to season, to play.

From Salon • Nov. 13, 2025

“Auntie Kafui came and brought porridge, but Ma couldn’t eat it!”

From "Flying Through Water" by Mamle Wolo




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