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dessert

[dih-zurt] / dɪˈzɜrt /


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For dessert, Proust's beloved madeleines and mirabelles jostled for attention with distinctly American-accented glazed doughnuts.

From Barron's Jul. 31, 2026

He’s built custom projects for the Long Beach dessert shop SnoCorner and Peruvian food truck Mikhuna, along with major 30- and 40-foot catering trucks for high-profile clients like Google and Monster Energy.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 25, 2026

South Korean prosecutors sought a one-year jail term for the owner of a Michelin-starred restaurant accused of using ants as a dessert garnish, local media reported.

From BBC Jul. 22, 2026

“Cookies!” exulted the chalkboard menu, the sole dessert offered during the entire retreat.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 23, 2026

He could cook me dinner, and I’d bake the dessert.

From "From the Desk of Zoe Washington" by Janae Marks

"You will see fast food, Indian breads and curries, desserts, and whatever else people have been sending," said Kaanita, a 21-year-old student.

From Barron's Jul. 23, 2026

To make a bottle of elderflower liqueur go farther, add a splash or two to fruit desserts like strawberries or grilled stone fruit.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 17, 2026

Sweeteners are found in countless everyday products, including soft drinks, candy, desserts, breakfast cereals, snacks, and some medications.

From Science Daily Jul. 17, 2026

The firms improperly raised prices of popular desserts "several times by 5-10% over the years", according to Japanese broadcaster NHK, citing anonymous sources.

From BBC Jun. 17, 2026

Dimple and Rishi finished their desserts at the same time, and Rishi immediately threw down his napkin and stood.

From "When Dimple Met Rishi" by Sandhya Menon




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