cotton
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Early on, he realized that cotton wasn’t profitable, so he stopped growing it.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 2, 2026
Preston Arrington began renting land from his father in Sunflower County, Miss., a quarter-century ago to grow cotton and grains — becoming the fourth generation of his family to choose a career in the fields.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 2, 2026
Dressed in thin, worn cotton clothes, Chandra says Delhi's summers have become harder to bear with each passing year.
From BBC • May 28, 2026
WSJ | Buy Side: With a luxuriously soft feel, this 100% cotton robe is one of our top picks in the category.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 12, 2026
The patient is the one in the cotton gown and wool socks, lying unconscious on the table.
From "Phineas Gage" by John Fleischman
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