bud
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But as Te Haumihiata Mason, a translator working in Māori, points out to Mr. Hahn, in New Zealand few plants bud in May, so an inelastic approach here risks puzzling the audience.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 22, 2026
This is why a lot of Jews want to nip that rhetoric in the bud.
From Slate • Dec. 19, 2025
Years later, when it appeared their feud might be heating up again, the two NBA greats took to social media to nip that notion in the bud.
From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 14, 2025
"This is just the beginning of research to create climate resilient fruit and create a fruit that is acceptable to the Indian taste bud."
From BBC • Jun. 12, 2025
"What can we do for you, bud?" he said.
From "Invisible Man" by Ralph Ellison
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