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pocket

[pok-it] / ˈpɒk ɪt /






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Though much of southern Lebanon is predominantly Shiite, Kfar Chouba and its neighbors comprise a pocket of Christian, Druze and Sunni Muslim communities.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 7, 2026

"Off the pitch, the ITV digital crash left the club out of pocket and it went into administration. What Keith did saved the club."

From BBC • Apr. 6, 2026

Shortly after World War II had ended, the Raytheon engineer had a candy bar in his pocket when he approached a magnetron—and realized his sweet treat was melting.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026

Doses will start at at $25 a month for patients with insurance coverage and $149 for those who pay out of pocket.

From Barron's • Apr. 1, 2026

I pocket his money and walk away from them, letting my nose lead me to the sugar shack while I rub furiously at the mocking smiles, try to make them and what they represent disappear.

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam