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skinny

[skin-ee] / ˈskɪn i /


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Skinny cans of the fruit-flavored, carbonated Beyond Immerse are now for sale by a “test kitchen” announced by the company last fall to offer new products in limited quantities.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 16, 2026

At night, we would watch a movie and wind down with some Skinny Pop popcorn.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 27, 2025

Skinny is lonesome and confused until six Junior Club cartoonists — including Hardie Gramatky, who went on to become a watercolorist admired by Andrew Wyeth — walk into the frame and heartily welcome the boy.

From New York Times • Jun. 4, 2024

Skinny and almost toasted fries that toe the line of soggy and crisp.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 3, 2024

Skinny arms struck inconsequential blows at Bull’s legs.

From "The Great Santini" by Pat Conroy




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