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jerky

[jur-kee] / ˈdʒɜr ki /


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But certain items that currently meet the requirements, such as beef jerky for protein or butter for dairy, no longer will.

From Salon • May 22, 2026

The Epstein files also feature pizza—and plenty of beef jerky.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 7, 2026

He got off to a jerky start, with an eagle at the first followed by a double bogey at the fourth.

From Barron's • Feb. 20, 2026

When I first came to Park City, Utah, in 2010, I barely left the Holiday other than to sprint to the grocery store next door for beef jerky and sushi.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 31, 2026

The witch motioned to one of the chairs in a long, graceful gesture that made Adelaide’s swan arms look jerky and pained in comparison.

From "Breadcrumbs" by Anne Ursu




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