concoction
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Bake this beautiful concoction and sprinkle flaky salt and grated lemon zest on top before serving with pasta or over slices of fresh sourdough.
From Salon • Apr. 6, 2026
We are always more afraid of something if it sounds like an artificial concoction rather than a natural product, even though asp venom and great white sharks are perfectly natural.
From Slate • Mar. 5, 2026
A volatile concoction of fears, relief, optimism and nerves around the issue has made it a roller-coaster week for markets.
From Barron's • Feb. 27, 2026
Even those who swear by the broccoli concoction say they can’t be sure that they are benefiting from anything other than a placebo effect.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 12, 2026
To make matters worse, she insisted that Kermit swallow a concoction she whipped up for his throat.
From Full of Beans by Jennifer L. Holm
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