pile
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A smoothie is not just a pile of nutrients in a glass.
From Science Daily • May 24, 2026
This week, a pile of sumo oranges that practically begged to be eaten on a blanket by the lake.
From Salon • May 22, 2026
Options-market experts have said this is a sign that “FOMO” might be driving investors to pile into trades that have recently performed well.
From MarketWatch • May 19, 2026
His courtside seat at basketball team Toronto Raptors' stadium was recently decorated with icicles and, last month, a giant pile of ice blocks appeared in the city with the album's release date encased inside.
From BBC • May 15, 2026
I reach down to pick them up, and, as I do, my eye is caught by a photograph in the middle of the pile.
From "Code Name Kingfisher" by Liz Kessler
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