spoon

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The Wagners relocated to Houston, and in 1928 Mary Kay’s mother opened a greasy spoon, where she worked seven days a week, leaving her 10-year-old daughter in charge at home.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026

Wales, who look set to finish with the annual rugby contest's wooden spoon having lost all four games in the tournament so far, are looking for a first home victory against Italy since 2020.

From BBC • Mar. 14, 2026

As we speak, he gamely spoons chicken noodle soup into his mouth with a plastic spoon.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 13, 2026

I break grilled sourdough, dip a bit then a lot, doing a side dance with the spoon.

From Salon • Mar. 8, 2026

Ivan left his spoon hanging out of his mouth as he clapped.

From Anya and the Nightingale by Sofiya Pasternack