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ripe

[rahyp] / raɪp /




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Bottle bio: A sophisticated wine made in Maldonado, Uruguay, with what Benjamin described as “layers of ripe peach, Meyer lemon and orange blossom.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 6, 2026

But conditions in the camp are ripe for a disease passed on through close physical contact and bodily fluids.

From Barron's • May 29, 2026

Leaving a lasting legacy via a medium that’s only around 75 years old is not lost on Thater, who said video and film are ripe for innovation.

From Los Angeles Times • May 27, 2026

There was a strong feeling the Pennsylvania course might be ripe for being tamed.

From BBC • May 15, 2026

She picked ten ripe strawberries and a handful of peas.

From "Nim’s Island" by Wendy Orr




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