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lemon

[lem-uhn] / ˈlɛm ən /


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A generous amount of lemon zest ties everything together.

From Salon • Jun. 9, 2026

Packed with cookies, brownies, old-school sprinkle cakes or lemon drizzle, they are usually found in front gardens, on driveways or by the roadside.

From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026

Toss a can of drained beans with olive oil, a few strips of lemon peel and an Italian dressing packet, then let everything mingle for half an hour or so.

From Salon • Jun. 2, 2026

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

But the scent of lemon and teak still lingered.

From "A Wish in the Dark" by Christina Soontornvat




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