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tender

[ten-der] / ˈtɛn dər /






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They moved on to a client tender and she was scribbling notes.

From Slate • Apr. 12, 2026

Romance: Another of Pynchon’s late crime novels, “Bleeding Edge” also chronicles the tender but tested love between insurance investigator Maxine Tarnower and her phlegmatic husband, Horst.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026

Past contract renewals also came at higher tender prices, boosting revenue.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 7, 2026

Add bell peppers and cook until slightly tender but still vibrant, 3–4 minutes.

From Salon • Apr. 7, 2026

On the surface, the line tender, the family, the police, and the paramedics wait for four tugs on the line.

From "The Line Tender" by Kate Allen




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