desserts

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When they went out to eat, for instance, she recalls ordering appetizers, main courses and desserts, racking up expensive bills.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 19, 2026

Eunice Lim, a Sydney-based influencer originally from Singapore, is grabbing a selfie with Sunga while balancing her haul of desserts, piled high in a pizza box.

From BBC • Mar. 28, 2026

Burger King is sticking with its current value options of $5 for two items or $7 for three, a spokeswoman said, an effort to provide flexibility across burgers, sides and desserts.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 20, 2026

If you’re feeling ambitious, a bit of verticality can make the whole thing look more abundant: a cake stand, a stack of books under a platter, a raised tray for desserts.

From Salon • Mar. 15, 2026

She would often have me help her make desserts: fruit rolled in pastry, wrapped in cloth, tied and boiled, then taken out of the cloth, topped with icing, and baked.

From "Bad Boy" by Walter Dean Myers