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coil

[koil] / kɔɪl /




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What you will find are the lovable supporting actors of the meat world: skirt steak, pork riblets, chuck roast, spicy sausage, the occasional coil of chorizo.

From Salon • May 22, 2026

I joined the line—and was rewarded with a croissant-like coil laced with a spread made with green chiles and crushed peanuts, and a sourdough rye cookie.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 24, 2026

In the end, Evans didn't let the content on social media sway her, and had a hormonal coil fitted earlier this week.

From BBC • Apr. 11, 2026

“They’ll coil up into a striking position and if you give them a wide berth they won’t chase you down the trail.”

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 13, 2026

Something tense hid behind his calm face, like a spring pressed into a tight coil.

From "A Wish in the Dark" by Christina Soontornvat




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