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powder

[pou-der] / ˈpaʊ dər /
NOUN
fine, loose grains made by crushing a solid
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WEAK




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I have ordered protein powder in America that took longer to arrive than the entire Maltese national election took to occur.

From Slate • Jun. 6, 2026

Combined with onion powder, garlic, dill and a carefully calibrated amount of salt, it creates something greater than the sum of its parts: a seasoning blend engineered to make almost anything taste more craveable.

From Salon • Jun. 2, 2026

Blackstone BX -0.03%decrease; red down pointing triangle has raised $13.1 billion in its largest Asia private-equity fund, joining the number of firms gathering dry powder to invest in the world’s fastest-growing region.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026

The milk powder ingredient was supplied to a third-party manufacturer and used in the ranch seasoning.

From Los Angeles Times • May 27, 2026

I relaxed and ate jícama dusted with chili powder from a tall fruit cup and told myself we could move here if Papá never came back and we lost the house.

From "Summer of the Mariposas" by Guadalupe García McCall




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