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nettle

[net-l] / ˈnɛt l /


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Health and Social Care Secretary Wes Streeting is promising "to finally grasp the nettle on social care reform", with an independent commission due to begin work in April.

From BBC • Jan. 2, 2025

In “Chími Nu’am: Native California Foodways for the Contemporary Kitchen,” Olson shares dishes like elk chili beans, nettle tortillas, blackberry-braised smoked salmon and nearly a dozen recipes featuring acorns.

From Salon • Oct. 14, 2024

Or should it grasp the special administration nettle earlier?

From BBC • Jul. 16, 2024

Alana Harris, a member of the Ojibwe Tribe and cafe customer, said the cafe played a large role in helping them access Native foods such as seasonal nettle and cedar teas.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 7, 2023

“I imagine you could make it up to both Lady Lackless and myself if you found some sweet nettle for the pot tonight.”

From "The Name of the Wind" by Patrick Rothfuss




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