bones

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If you don’t have enough bones, Celenza says you can always do a 50/50 fortified stock using bouillon or even a flavor packet from ramen to round out the meaty flavor.

From Salon • Jul. 2, 2026

While the building’s bones remain intact — a requirement of its historic-cultural monument designation — the space has an industrial-modern twist inspired by L.A.’s creative spirit.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 2, 2026

Still, the duo had full faith that the bones of the dwelling would allow them to create their perfect countryside retreat.

From MarketWatch • Jul. 2, 2026

The puppet depicts Paine as a skeleton because Fitzgerald - AKA graphic artist Polyp - was moved by the mysterious story of the disappearance of Paine's exhumed bones after his death.

From BBC • Jul. 1, 2026

My hand covers Lizzie’s, my fingers pressing into the bones.

From "The Bletchley Riddle" by Ruta Sepetys and Steve Sheinkin