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vegetable

[vej-tuh-buhl, vej-i-tuh-] / ˈvɛdʒ tə bəl, ˈvɛdʒ ɪ tə- /


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Before the fire, her yard was a wonderland of 16 fruit trees, a koi pond and both a vegetable and an herb garden.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 24, 2026

The findings suggest that simply increasing fruit and vegetable intake may not be enough.

From Science Daily Jun. 19, 2026

The shrimp and vegetable tempura was remarkably light and crisp, while the tiraditos — sashimi dressed with vibrant Peruvian sauces — showcased the restaurant’s unique perspective.

From Salon Jun. 11, 2026

Wholesale prices for fresh fruit were up 4.3% month over month, while fresh vegetable prices were up 5.7% on the month.

From Barron's Jun. 8, 2026

Her feet must have leather soles, Dicey thought as they crossed through the vegetable gardens on a dirt path.

From "Homecoming" by Cynthia Voigt

It is also compensating customs duties on fresh fruit, vegetables and flowers exported to the EU.

From Barron's Jul. 14, 2026

Armenia exported nearly $200 million worth of fresh fruit, vegetables and flowers in 2025, with 93.3 percent going to Russia, he said.

From Barron's Jul. 14, 2026

Women in the study also tended to eat more fruits, vegetables, and whole grains than their male counterparts.

From Science Daily Jul. 13, 2026

It is not a place crowded with abandoned good intentions, freezer-burned stock bones or half-used bags of vegetables slowly turning into gravel.

From Salon Jul. 11, 2026

She could hardly remember the countless ideas that used to spin in her mind as she washed clothes or chopped vegetables.

From "Rickshaw Girl" by Mitali Perkins



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