worthy
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The drippings, on that first night, don’t go to waste: they’re coaxed into something worthy of the occasion, slicked over potatoes or spooned onto rice, greener and more herb-laced than you might expect.
From Salon • Apr. 26, 2026
Plus, an Iran cease-fire extension looks unlikely, and a $150 train ride to the World Cup might feel red-card worthy.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 21, 2026
Having dismissed pop culture as barely worthy of his attention, he moves on to his main enemy, middlebrow culture:
From Salon • Apr. 19, 2026
“His professionalism, calmness and reliability made him an important part of his teams and the national team. His achievements are worthy of the highest respect and will be remembered.”
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 16, 2026
“That’s a fair bargain. Why don’t you return in an hour and scream something to distract everyone. This will be a task worthy of a bolt.”
From "The Many Assassinations of Samir, the Seller of Dreams" by Daniel Nayeri
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