drain
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Drain the oil before adding the anchovies on top of your pizza and baking.
From Salon • Jun. 6, 2026
Drain and dry them well — this part matters — then toss with olive oil and spices and roast until they’re slightly crunchy on the outside.
From Salon • May 5, 2026
Norfolk Police said a teenager's body was found in the water following searches of the Middle Level Main Drain in Wiggenhall St Germans, near King's Lynn.
From BBC • Jul. 31, 2024
Drain in a colander and rinse under cold water, tossing well, until cool to the touch.
From Washington Times • Jan. 2, 2024
"Drain the cup, Sansa. Your queen commands you."
From "A Clash of Kings" by George R.R. Martin
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Common Five-letter Words for Wordle, List 5
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"On Turning Ten" by Billy Collins
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Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban
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