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chicken

[chik-uhn] / ˈtʃɪk ən /




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Researchers examined a wide range of products commonly available to UK shoppers, including burgers, vegetarian chicken pieces, vegan sausages, and oat, almond and soy-based milks.

From Science Daily Aug. 28, 2026

Patrick Clancy described his last image of son Dawson sitting on the couch eating chicken nuggets before he left to get food and medication.

From BBC Aug. 27, 2026

Visitors initially used chicken wire as a deterrent.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 27, 2026

A roast chicken can be imagined burnished and fragrant, surrounded by little potatoes, perhaps with thyme involved.

From Salon Aug. 25, 2026

I’ve brought her chicken—there was a sale this week on chicken thighs.

From "Wayward Creatures" by Dayna Lorentz

Niman later founded Bill Niman Farm LP, which raises grass-fed cows and chickens.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 16, 2026

She says she lost most of her goats, 300 ducks, 300 chickens and a sizeable amount of fish, as well as the machine she used to make animal feed.

From BBC Aug. 11, 2026

A new genetic line of chickens is also fueling the glut.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 10, 2026

Of course being headless chickens we can’t think much.

From Salon Aug. 7, 2026

Except for short distances banty chickens can’t fly well, because they have been bred to be too heavy for their wings.

From "Woodsong" by Gary Paulsen




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