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cooking

[kook-ing] / ˈkʊk ɪŋ /
NOUN
food preparation
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ADJECTIVE
going on
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The website became known as a pop culture hub, where readers could indulge in the latest celebrity gossip or discover a unique cooking recipe.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 27, 2026

“Settlers arrived with national foods, preparation and cooking methods,” says Venner.

From Salon Jul. 26, 2026

And TV offers more cooking shows than a fruitcake offers nuts.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 23, 2026

The Michelin Guide awards up to three stars to eateries based on ingredient quality, flavour mastery, cooking technique, chef's personality and consistency.

From BBC Jul. 22, 2026

Mother was cooking roti at the stove and the smell of warm coconut was in the air.

From "The Boy Who Met a Whale" by Nizrana Farook




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