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purple

[pur-puhl] / ˈpɜr pəl /




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Among the mains, the pan-seared half chicken with smoked red curry and purple sticky rice was the standout.

From Salon • Jun. 11, 2026

Villains in previous Toy Story movies have included a large purple teddy bear called Lotso, troubled next-door neighbour Sid, a ruthless toy collector named Al and creepy vintage doll Gabby Gabby.

From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026

Then she climbs the bank, through wild grass and past purple flowers, toward the friendly human who called her.

From Slate • May 27, 2026

The idea grew as organically as the purple cauliflower at Erewhon.

From Los Angeles Times • May 25, 2026

Door picked up the fabric and watched it turn a bright shade of purple.

From "Boy 2.0" by Tracey Baptiste




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