cotton
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“Never in my life would I imagine cotton candy with pickles,” said Chris Dubois, senior vice president of the fresh food group at Circana, a market research company.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 14, 2026
Millions of pounds of paraquat pesticide are sprayed annually on almonds, grapes, cotton and other crops, primarily in the San Joaquin Valley.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 11, 2026
She explains that thicker straps are a safer option where the dress code is unclear and recommends satin camisoles as a more polished alternative to basic cotton vests.
From BBC ● Aug. 5, 2026
Bangladesh, which earned about $39 billion from garment exports in 2025, relies heavily on imported cotton and other fibres, raising production costs.
From Barron's ● Aug. 5, 2026
Threads of cotton were pressing against my eyes.
From "Black Star, Bright Dawn" by Scott O'Dell
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