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bean

[been] / bin /
NOUN
small hard pellet
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Tests showed that extracts from the bean gum lowered HPV levels by 93% in saliva samples.

From Science Daily Aug. 4, 2026

Taco Bell’s Luxe Value Menu offers 10 items for $3 or less, including a spicy potato soft taco for $1.69 and a cheesy bean and rice burrito for $1.89.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 31, 2026

It’s another bean to consider in those actuarial tables.

From MarketWatch Jul. 11, 2026

Touzet said the coffee business would increase prices if bean costs rise, but cut them if costs fall.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 1, 2026

“They’re giving me my own lab. Meanwhile, don’t tell them, but I’m purchasing mass quantities of research supplies: sugar, gelatin, cornstarch and...jelly bean molds!”

From "The Smartest Kid in the Universe" by Chris Grabenstein

Non-haem iron -- the form of iron found in plant-based foods such as beans, whole grains and green vegetables -- is also a common part of the diet.

From Science Daily Aug. 24, 2026

Elsewhere in Italy that means meatloaf; in cost-conscious Genoa, it means a combination of boiled green beans and potatoes, ground down and combined with cheese, eggs and fresh herbs, and then baked.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 23, 2026

Keep foods like dried and canned beans, canned tomatoes, tinned fish, olive oil, and a variety of whole grains on hand so you always have something to cook with.

From MarketWatch Aug. 16, 2026

These days in Pozos de Gamboa, a Zacatecas town of 5,000 that is known for growing beans, people are terrified.

From Barron's Aug. 9, 2026

Luckily, they had their winter supply of rice and beans and noodles.

From "I Survived the Great Alaska Earthquake, 1964" by Lauren Tarshis

Yamamoto then promptly beaned the first batter he faced, loading the bases.

From The Wall Street Journal Nov. 2, 2025

Angels: 3B Phil Gosselin was in the lineup after leaving Saturday’s game when he was beaned in the third inning.

From Seattle Times Jul. 31, 2022

Gosselin was beaned on a sinker from Otto, and Andrew Velazquez had a bunt single before Ohtani drove Otto’s 88 mph changeup into the elevated bleachers in center field.

From Washington Times Jul. 31, 2022

“Ted Sarandos and Reed Hastings are A-Rod and Barry Bonds,” Mr. Galloway said, adding that while they may have been beaned in the face, “You don’t want to bet against these guys.”

From New York Times May 28, 2022

Remember when you beaned old Jack the rooster?

From "Hattie Big Sky" by Kirby Larson

Cabrera sent a note of apology to Harper on Thursday saying the beaning was unintentional.

From Seattle Times Apr. 30, 2021

His major league career was over, but it now included more than just a beaning.

From New York Times Jul. 28, 2018

There were so many people crowded around the first green that he feared beaning someone.

From Golf Digest Apr. 2, 2017

We can probably expect one of these big troll vetoes just to settle the score, like a pitcher beaning a hitter.

From Slate Nov. 15, 2016

“Breakfast!” he hollered as he coasted by, beaning her on the forehead with a plastic-wrapped muffin.

From "Book Scavenger" by Jennifer Chambliss Bertman




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