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[pan] / pæn /


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But Benyon warned the tournament could be a flash in the pan for betting giants if they cannot convert one-off punters into "repeat, multi-sport bettors".

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

Let me just give the strict legal answer, and maybe we can pan out from there.

From Slate • Jun. 9, 2026

Dry roast the lentils in a pan over medium heat until they turn golden-yellow and smell nutty and toasty.

From Salon • Jun. 7, 2026

Panaderia El Cortez worker Esperanza Cancharí said the store had to throw out all of the pan dulce it had made fresh on Friday morning after it went stale during the evacuation.

From Los Angeles Times • May 28, 2026

I poured some of it into the wash pan and washed my face.

From "Summer of the Monkeys" by Wilson Rawls




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