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lemon

[lem-uhn] / ˈlɛm ən /


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The one time she tried to bake lemon squares for an event at her son’s school, she watched as a woman took a bite and spat it out.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 25, 2026

Probably because I’m sleep-deprived, I’m getting another matcha and a hot water with lemon.

From Los Angeles Times • May 22, 2026

Once ladled into low bowls, each serving got a single glossy egg yolk and a small drift of fresh lemon zest.

From Salon • May 12, 2026

The Aire Sutileza Elixir is floral, fresh and earthy, featuring notes of pear, lemon, jasmine sambac, vetiver, sandalwood and musk.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 2026

“It’s not at all like lemon curd. I tried to talk Mama out of doing this recipe. It’s made from curdled milk.”

From "A Place at the Table" by Saadia Faruqi and Laura Shovan




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