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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

Saying too much more would spoil all of the fun to be had, but the banana is only the beginning.

From Salon • Apr. 5, 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

Coffee and fruit is a popular pairing among Vietnam’s younger drinkers, including those inside Blackbird’s Old Quarter location, where teens and 20-somethings sip espresso drinks spiked with banana, mango, pomegranate, kumquat, sugar cane and more.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 17, 2026

But first I turn over in my mind which snack I should mention—peanut butter banana or tomato soup.

From "Muffled" by Jennifer Gennari




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