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lava

[lah-vuh, lav-uh] / ˈlɑ və, ˈlæv ə /
NOUN
volcano matter
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It now owns or distributes classic, non-battery-powered brands such as Big Wheel, Tonka, My Little Pony, Sock Monkey and Lava lamps.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 28, 2026

Lava tubes form below ground, which makes them hard to spot on any planet.

From Science Daily • Feb. 12, 2026

"Lava, snow and sea... it's a truly unique experience," he said.

From Barron's • Feb. 1, 2026

On the longer end of the shortest songs, “Steve’s Lava Chicken” handily bested “Pete Davidson” by Ariana Grande, which comes in at a not-so-tiny minute and 13 seconds.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 30, 2025

My uncle Daryl, who I barely knew, suggested that his brothers and sisters should spend an afternoon together at a favorite restaurant in Lava Hot Springs.

From "Educated" by Tara Westover




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