pickle
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All this action has left bearish investors, particularly those who have gone short the market, in a bit of a pickle.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 11, 2026
Uefa is in something of a pickle as it tries to get rid of Infantino.
From BBC ● Aug. 6, 2026
It simply gives me a stopping point before I begin believing every peach, pickle and pastry belongs to the plan.
From Salon ● Aug. 4, 2026
Natland had claimed rather than carry out the attack, he had planned to shoot himself in the foot, telling jurors he had found himself in "a major pickle".
From BBC ● Jul. 29, 2026
Before I even got there, Darren unscrewed the lid on the pickle jar, and the bug hopped right out.
From Absolutely Almost by Lisa Graff
Staples at taverns across the state, Maid-Rites more closely resemble the sloppy joe of school lunchrooms: the ground-beef sandwiches are served on a soft bun and topped with mustard, pickles and raw onions.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 28, 2026
For example, "I love pickles. I know that if I eat too many pickles I'm gonna feel ill."
From BBC ● Jul. 13, 2026
His pickles take three to five days to prepare.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 13, 2026
Some enjoy a gingery khichuri alongside yogurt and pickles.
From Salon ● Jun. 7, 2026
“Come in the afternoon. I will give you some pickles and some powder for your back.”
From "Interpreter of Maladies" by Jhumpa Lahiri
For this cold noodle dish from Gu Grocery, blend toasted sesame seeds with soy sauce, rice vinegar, pickled mustard greens, and orange zest and juice for maximum flavor.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 4, 2026
Chamoy similarly comes from Asia through pickled plums, particularly China via the Philippines.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 17, 2026
The Order: The open-face bagel sandwich with whitefish salad, mustard, pickled peppers and dill combines classic flavors with contemporary style.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 9, 2026
Quick pickled cucumbers, dressed with rice vinegar, sugar and sesame oil, bring texture and acidity while a classic Mexican mix of minced onion and cilantro finishes things off.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 6, 2026
“A pickled carrot sandwich, preferably made with wholemeal bread, is a fine sustainer for an energetic child!”
From "The Bletchley Riddle" by Ruta Sepetys and Steve Sheinkin
Tools are scattered throughout the studio, including a plumber’s torch for melting glass, crockpots for pickling and a dental tool she uses to stamp her logo, VM, short for Verre Modern, onto her ceramics.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 18, 2026
While drying or pickling might preserve its taste, photography best preserves its beauty.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 16, 2025
If you’re looking for more variety, you can try pickling strawberries with thyme, peppercorns and vinegar.
From Salon ● May 23, 2025
"My life changed just from pickling a cucumber," Maddi Neye-Swift told the BBC as she picked up her award for food creator of the year.
From BBC ● Dec. 3, 2024
Then Buddy explained the burning was only from the pickling fluid, and I sat back in my old position.
From "The Bell Jar" by Sylvia Plath
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