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cooking

[kook-ing] / ˈkʊk ɪŋ /
NOUN
food preparation
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ADJECTIVE
going on
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Cooking with firewood or coal is unsafe in cramped rooms in slums.

From BBC • Apr. 7, 2026

Cooking one more night a week could result in you having a bit more wiggle room in your “fun” budget.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 27, 2026

Cooking gas cylinders are a staple in millions of restaurants across India, as authorities have pushed them away from polluting coal or wood-fired ovens.

From Barron's • Mar. 12, 2026

Cooking has been shown to mitigate psychological distress and reduce stress levels.

From Salon • Feb. 15, 2026

Cooking killed germs and parasites that infested food.

From "Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind" by Yuval Noah Harari




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