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bun

[buhn] / bʌn /


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"There'll be a bun fight," says Withey, over who gets to supply the engines and, by extension, those all-important single crystal turbine blades.

From BBC ● Nov. 6, 2026

To assemble, spread sun-dried tomato pesto on one half of the bun and the lemon-garlic mayo on the other.

From Salon ● Nov. 5, 2026

The price of “The Golden Glizzy,” a decadent hot dog served on a fresh-baked croissant bun and topped with 30 grams of Ossetia caviar and 24-karat edible gold flakes.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 7, 2026

I had never before described a man bun as severe, but no other word will do.

From Salon ● Aug. 4, 2026

Dad grabs a bun, forks some pork into it, and takes a huge bite.

From "Wayward Creatures" by Dayna Lorentz

Were man buns a thing in 19th-century Texas?

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 11, 2026

This proved true, for the most part: Many visitors clearly knew and loved “Star Wars,” and Princess Leia buns and Yoda ears abounded.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 23, 2026

The smell hits first, garlic and char on skewered meat, chiles brushed over buns, oyster sauce mingling with the syrupy edge of black vinegar on sizzling noodles.

From Salon ● Aug. 9, 2026

Inflation has been creeping up since February, but your wallet will feel a lot lighter after you scan the hamburger, hot dogs, buns, and even the barbecue sauce for your America’s 250th birthday party.

From Barron's ● Jul. 1, 2026

“From the palace kitchens this morning,” Tali said as he passed around the buns.

From "Huntress" by Malinda Lo


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