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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

But Hāngī is arguably the most famous Māori cooking technique.

From Salon Jul. 26, 2026

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

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 23, 2026

Weaver ants and their eggs are used in Thai and Cambodian cooking, while in Colombia, queen ants are as prized as caviar.

From BBC Jul. 22, 2026

Can't we just have your gran send some of her cooking?''

From "The Marvellers" by Dhonielle Clayton




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