cotton
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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
At the same time the price of polyester has been rising, demand and prices for cotton have also ticked up, as manufacturers shift to natural fibers.
From MarketWatch • May 12, 2026
The consul general had been responding to a Times editorial supporting a boycott of products made with cotton produced in the Xinjiang region of China.
From Los Angeles Times • May 11, 2026
She tried each flavor, even though cotton candy bubble gum twist hurt her teeth.
From "Caterpillar Summer" by Gillian McDunn
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