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broccoli

[brok-uh-lee, brok-lee] / ˈbrɒk ə li, ˈbrɒk li /


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He grows cauliflowers, broccoli, leeks and brussel sprouts around Comber in County Down.

From BBC • Mar. 19, 2026

Foods rich in soluble fiber include many fruits and vegetables, such as apples, avocados, bananas, cabbage, broccoli, and cauliflower.

From Science Daily • Mar. 8, 2026

A little pasta water and a shower of Parmesan will turn blended squash, stewed greens, roasted red peppers — even broccoli — into something glossy and luxurious.

From Salon • Feb. 18, 2026

Nomio has crammed the compounds found in about 6 pounds of broccoli into a liquid dose the size of a tequila shot—along with a little lemon and sugar to make it more palatable.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 12, 2026

“I feel like I have vegetables instead of ears, like large broccoli sticking out of my head,” he said, laughing.

From "Americanah" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie




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