wax
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"They took bees back and growed them in the lab, they cultured all the pollen, the wax, and many, many things."
From Barron's • May 19, 2026
This ritual lasted an entire night and involved burning small figures made of wax and clay while an exorcist recited specific incantations.
From Science Daily • May 5, 2026
The fishtail halter dress, made from an African wax Akara fabric picked out by Mpamaugo’s mother, was a medley of shapes, patterns and colors.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026
While I could wax poetic on the virtues of “Catwoman” for another 5,000 words, I won’t subject you to that here.
From Salon • Mar. 22, 2026
The air smelled of pine wax, fresh paint, and cigar smoke, and only when we passed the paddock did I catch the faintest whiff of horseflesh.
From "The City Beautiful" by Aden Polydoros
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