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comfort food

[kuhm-fert food] / ˈkʌm fərt ˌfud /


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Besides being a "comfort food" after a hard shift at the front, the snacks also make sure the firefighters have "more strength", she said.

From Barron's ● Jul. 31, 2026

The transition comes as Cracker Barrel faces fierce competition from chains like Denny's and IHOP, which have been fighting to take market share among budget-conscious diners seeking classic American comfort food.

From BBC ● Jul. 27, 2026

KETTERING, England—There was a time when the wooden-framed diner off the A14 highway here served up British comfort food to families traveling up from London.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 25, 2026

If I’m in the cooking mood, I love making comfort food like chicken and rice with cabbage and mac and cheese.

From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 10, 2026

It's a time for comfort food, sure enough.

From "How It Went Down" by Kekla Magoon



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