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cooking

[kook-ing] / ˈkʊk ɪŋ /
NOUN
food preparation
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ADJECTIVE
going on
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I should have done it sooner: cooking the chicken beneath a brick leaves the skin remarkably crisp while the meat stays juicy and flavorful.

From Salon Sep. 8, 2026

Around 83% of respondents supported additional payments to help with cooking, 80% for budgeting, and 78% for washing.

From BBC Sep. 8, 2026

She cared for her owner’s children as well as her own, herding cattle and cooking meals.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 4, 2026

“The consumer is seeking convenience and affordability by cooking smarter.”

From MarketWatch Sep. 3, 2026

But being teacher, she’d have to leave the cooking to Aunt Maud.

From "The Teacher’s Funeral" by Richard Peck




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