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cooking

[kook-ing] / ˈkʊk ɪŋ /
NOUN
food preparation
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ADJECTIVE
going on
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Fiercely proud of its culinary traditions, India is increasingly open to foreign influences, with French cooking schools attracting students eager to make their mark on the country's growing fine-dining sector.

From Barron's ● Oct. 23, 2026

She said instead of keeping hot water on a timer, she only switched it on when she needed it for washing, cooking or bathing before turning it off again.

From BBC ● Oct. 22, 2026

Some creamy or pasta-based varieties need a little extra attention when reheating, but the principle remains the same: The day of the party should involve substantially more arranging than cooking.

From Salon ● Oct. 20, 2026

Those services usually cover assistants who help people with daily tasks such as bathing, laundry or cooking.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 20, 2026

Lights were already on in the kitchen, and when our neighbor let us in, we could smell bacon cooking.

From "Reaching for the Moon" by Katherine Johnson


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