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oyster

[oi-ster] / ˈɔɪ stər /






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An oyster tipped back with a squeeze of lemon.

From Salon • Jun. 9, 2026

A financial disclosure form connected to his Senate campaign lists his mother’s restaurant as the only major customer paying his oyster business.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 6, 2026

The restaurant, named for Cimarusti’s grandparents — Constance and Edward — opened to fanfare, acclaim and “feverish oyster shucking.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 23, 2026

Platner, with his war record, oyster farmer's gnarled hands, and plain talk, seemed to fit the bill.

From Barron's • May 3, 2026

“Do you think we’ll have an oyster loaf late at night while you’re here?”

From "East of Eden" by John Steinbeck




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