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tangy

[tang-ee] / ˈtæŋ i /


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The natural leavening gives them a lighter, crispier crust and an airy, mildly tangy crumb.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 9, 2026

The McRib, also offered on a limited-time basis, is described as “seasoned boneless pork dipped in a tangy BBQ sauce, topped with slivered onions and tangy pickles.”

From MarketWatch • Apr. 29, 2026

The yogurt does most of the work, giving you that dense, tangy richness without requiring much else.

From Salon • Apr. 28, 2026

In March, it rolled out Big Arch—a limited-time, large-format burger that features two quarter-pound beef patties, white cheddar cheese, crispy onions, pickles, and a tangy new sauce on a toasted sesame-poppy seed bun.

From Barron's • Apr. 21, 2026

Country is lemons—not sour, but sugar sweet and tangy.

From "Out of My Mind" by Sharon M. Draper




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