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butter

[buht-er] / ˈbʌt ər /


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While Coinbase has diversified its business over the last five years, crypto trading remains its bread and butter, which is a problem when prices are low.

From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026

To add some variety, I also like to sprinkle in some extra dark chocolate chips with the granola layer and/or drizzle a bit of nut butter into the fruit layer.

From Salon • May 24, 2026

A more humorous example of this, he said, is a 2015 Instagram photo from TSA of an open jar of peanut butter.

From Los Angeles Times • May 22, 2026

British products that will have tariffs removed include cheddar cheese, butter and chocolate.

From BBC • May 20, 2026

Releasing a heavy sigh, I slathered butter all over a piece of warm corn bread.

From "Sir Fig Newton and the Science of Persistence" by Sonja Thomas




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