delicacy
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Their meat is a delicacy widely eaten locally, while their fins command high prices in international markets.
From Barron's ● Jul. 23, 2026
Shark sandwich is a local delicacy, he explains.
From BBC ● Jul. 2, 2026
They stalk WhatsApp groups, track flights like anxious parents and leave work meetings to get their fix of the sweet, seasonal delicacy.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 20, 2026
The dish is a Ukrainian delicacy from Sokol’s home country, where she was once a fashion designer and influencer.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 4, 2026
Today, for instance, Americans tend to get most of their animal protein from cows, pigs, sheep, and chickens, with game such as venison just a rare delicacy.
From "Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies" by Jared M. Diamond
And American working-class staple Waffle House is becoming a fast favorite for visitors to discover American delicacies like “biscuits and gravy” — a far cry from “biscuits” and “gravy” elsewhere.
From Salon ● Jun. 28, 2026
And at times “Kenrex” verges on caricature in its depiction of rural life as a lawless Wild Midwest, garnished by such down-home delicacies as “a deep fried barbecue chili cheese dog with bacon crumbles.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 7, 2026
The insects are considered aphrodisiacs, delicacies and pets, said defence lawyer David Lusweti Namai.
From Barron's ● Mar. 17, 2026
The smell of burgers, brats and other grilled delicacies wafted through the air as children played football on the grass and a nearby patch of dirt.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 22, 2025
In addition to the fine china and the shining silverware, they’d added crystal glasses, a bottle of deep-red wine, and a wide platter of delicacies.
From "The Reader" by Traci Chee
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