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refrigerator

[ri-frij-uh-rey-ter] / rɪˈfrɪdʒ əˌreɪ tər /


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Left behind is a charred out refrigerator, bed frames, a worn out and graffiti-covered couch, piles of left-behind clothes and the burnt debris of the home that once stood there.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 1, 2026

Those distinct layers of chilled dough and butter are what create puff pastry’s dramatic height, so if the sheet begins to feel limp or greasy, return it to the refrigerator for 10 to 15 minutes.

From Salon Jul. 20, 2026

David Matias Rodriguez, an 82-year-old retiree, said he was worried the few things in his refrigerator would be spoiled.

From Barron's Jul. 14, 2026

Schultheiss said he had no qualms about purchasing Chinese-made products and owns a Midea refrigerator.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 2, 2026

Subprime borrowers tended to be one broken refrigerator away from default.

From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis

Slow home sales hurt appliance manufacturers because people typically buy expensive refrigerators and washing machines when they are moving or remodeling.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 4, 2026

Bitzer said the company has been clear that the plan is to manufacture a single type of appliance at the plant: refrigerators with the freezer on the bottom.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 4, 2026

US President Donald Trump on Thursday announced the easing of curbs on a group of powerful greenhouse gases that drive climate change and are commonly found in refrigerators and air conditioners.

From Barron's May 21, 2026

In the move Thursday, the Environmental Protection Agency extends the deadline for companies to comply with a 2023 rule transitioning refrigerators and air conditioners off HFCs and onto new cooling technologies.

From Los Angeles Times May 21, 2026

I half-crawl, half-run to the refrigerators and get a gallon for myself.

From "The Hate U Give" by Angie Thomas




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