medium

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In a large skillet over medium heat, cook sausage until deeply browned and the fat has rendered, about 5–7 minutes.

From Salon • Apr. 7, 2026

Their plan was to leave him out as long as possible on his medium tyres to enable him to make up the lost time.

From BBC • Apr. 7, 2026

Here, he began experimenting with welded steel, which became his primary medium.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

Over the medium term, the recent energy shock and heightened geopolitical uncertainty are likely to push more countries to prioritize energy security—a pivot that plays to Beijing’s strengths.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026

It was not uncomfortable; it had a floor of some kind of plastic, medium soft and warm to the touch; with wire walls and ceiling, it was airy enough.

From "Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH" by Robert C. O'Brien