mint

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The swish of polyester skirts in spring pastels — lavender, mint, butter-yellow — as the women of the church organized the spread.

From Salon • Mar. 15, 2026

Scientists have now produced the first detailed images showing how this sensor works, revealing how it responds both to real drops in temperature and to menthol, the cooling compound found in mint plants.

From Science Daily • Mar. 8, 2026

She put on lip gloss midway, popped a breath mint, offered me one too.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 20, 2026

A palette of pastel mint green and baby pink was showcased, with bejewelled satin trouser suits and sparkling evening gowns.

From BBC • Jan. 29, 2026

He was chewing mint and free as a bird and grinning because he wasn’t me.

From "The Teacher’s Funeral" by Richard Peck