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concoction

[kon-kok-shuhn, kuhn-] / kɒnˈkɒk ʃən, kən- /


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They didn’t know their chocolate-hazelnut concoction was aboard Orion.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026

A volatile concoction of fears, relief, optimism and nerves around the issue has made it a roller-coaster week for markets.

From Barron's • Feb. 27, 2026

The couple then took things a step further, joining with other defendants in Southern California and Michigan to manufacture a bogus concoction bottled and labeled to mimic the authentic product, according to court records.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 17, 2026

On top of all this, Kincaid appears to have played a role in the concoction of the DOJ letter itself.

From Slate • Nov. 20, 2025

Brigid had brought some Irish concoction that Mrs. Bedlow seemed to be trying to refuse, but the girl would not leave until she had been allowed to spoon some of it into the patient’s mouth.

From "Lyddie" by Katherine Paterson




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