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jelly

[jel-ee] / ˈdʒɛl i /


NOUN
cream
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The youngster will need further surgeries, as her parents have been told repairing her heart is like "stitching jelly" and there is more pressure on it than is typical.

From BBC • May 23, 2026

I can’t do it, because I’m jelly, jelly jealous.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 7, 2026

According to Ferraioli, the next phase of research will focus on identifying the molecular characteristics of the newly discovered cell types and exploring how strongly the aboral organ influences comb jelly behavior.

From Science Daily • Mar. 6, 2026

Trader Joe’s is also facing a legal challenge from Smuckers, which has filed a lawsuit accusing it of copying its trademark crustless peanut butter and jelly sandwiches, The Times reported last year.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 25, 2026

“And then there’s the untouched jelly bean fish,” Valley had added.

From "Witchlings" by Claribel A. Ortega




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