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Start by whisking a few yolks with some lemon juice in a bowl over gently simmering water — you want steam, not direct heat.

From Salon Jun. 5, 2025

Place mixing bowl over a pan of simmering water.

From Seattle Times Sep. 2, 2023

It offered orange seats from the lower bowl for sale, and plans to do the same with the yellow and burgundy seats from the upper bowl over the next year.

From Washington Post Dec. 23, 2022

"Jimmy has the ability to bowl over the wicket and swing the ball both ways," 32-year-old Finn, who played 36 Tests, explained.

From BBC Dec. 15, 2021

Instead she brought the bowl over to him.

From "As Brave As You" by Jason Reynolds




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