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A whole fish split open direct from the grill.

From Salon Aug. 11, 2026

“The way his hand was open, it literally looked like it split open like a banana,” Ganfield said.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 9, 2026

“In the ‘80s, companies kept getting bought and split open, but our story celebrates that fight for opportunity and coming together to build something new.

From Los Angeles Times Oct. 28, 2025

But a groundbreaking operation, which required his breastbone to be split open, saved his career and enabled him to represent England again and win the Premiership with Saracens in 2023.

From BBC Oct. 17, 2024

Some sacks split open when they hit the ground, and corn and beans spilled everywhere.

From "Lost Boy, Lost Girl" by John Bul Dau




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