ripe
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There has been a determination to change the country's World Cup narrative after a 1974 debut that left them ripe for ridicule.
From BBC • Jun. 28, 2026
The opportunity is ripe, Allman believes, because the Sheriff’s Department is losing its contract with Metro and it will have extra capacity.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 26, 2026
“The industry is ripe for consolidation,” she said.
From Barron's • Jun. 22, 2026
As for toppings, I like to add more bananas, preferably barely ripe or ripe, along with cut-up strawberries, slivered almonds and a drizzle of chocolate syrup.
From Salon • Jun. 20, 2026
He could be reverent about the arrival of fresh peas in springtime or the moment raspberries came ripe in June.
From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama
Vocabulary lists containing ripe
The SAT: Multiple-Meaning Words, List 7
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