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grain

[greyn] / greɪn /




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Robert Brovdi, Ukraine's drone commander, said they had been involved in "stealing" Ukrainian grain, and transferring fuel and military supplies.

From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026

So, take his schedule with a grain of salt.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026

Oetzi and these Bronze Age salt miners ate more fibre and whole grain than modern-day people, Sarhan explained.

From Barron's • Jun. 3, 2026

There’s more than a grain of truth to that, but the cohort that really can’t stop themselves are Wall Street professionals.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026

I do not know for certain what magic is worked inside the binder, but the final product is a tied bundle of grain.

From "Hattie Big Sky" by Kirby Larson




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