pot

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The pumpkin rice and peas, seasoned with thyme, from Dominica was a good complement to the Trinidadian curry shrimp, whose pot was licked clean.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026

When they’re added to the pot, they don’t just thicken; they dissolve, releasing starch and fat in equal measure.

From Salon • Apr. 16, 2026

Growth from property taxes has given the county a small new pot of funds, which will be used largely to pay for increased salaries for county workers.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 13, 2026

Prof. Zaidner describes the region as a "melting pot" where different human populations came together and influenced one another.

From Science Daily • Apr. 12, 2026

Tante Jans seized the pot and glared into it with righteous zeal.

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom