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bean

[been] / bin /
NOUN
small hard pellet
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The families of LGBTQ+ pioneers Glenn Burke and Billy Bean wiped away tears after an exhibit at Dodger Stadium honoring their loved ones was unveiled.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 7, 2026

Among the millions of observations shared on the platform, the photos eventually caught the attention of botanist Anthony Bean from the Queensland Herbarium.

From Science Daily • May 18, 2026

The transcripts show that Apollo 12 Astronaut Alan Bean, who walked on the Moon in 1969, said he saw particles and flashes of lights "sailing off in space" during the mission.

From BBC • May 8, 2026

Mr. Pajak is appealing as the geeky, comic-book-obsessed Sam, while Ms. Bean does her best to enliven with her ferocious belt her rather bland concerned-mother role.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 28, 2026

“He has to sing to her. A whole song. In the middle of the Bean Bar. In his underwear.”

From "Goodbye Stranger" by Rebecca Stead




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