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banana

[buh-nan-uh] / bəˈnæn ə /








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Every game is a banana skin if you don't approach it in the right way - if you either relax or allow the pressure to overcome you.

From BBC • Apr. 17, 2026

Cases under investigation include pastures declared on archaeological sites, olive trees in a military airport and banana plantations on Mount Olympus.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

It makes customizable Bundt cakes in a range of sizes and flavors including red velvet, confetti and banana pudding cake.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 25, 2026

Be sure to end the meal with the banana pagoda, a playful dessert presented in a chocolate box that’s smashed tableside for a bit of theatrical flair.

From Salon • Mar. 7, 2026

This alarm conveniently frightened away a fellow monkey who had just found a banana, leaving the liar all alone to steal the prize for itself.

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




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