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cotton

[kot-n] / ˈkɒt n /
VERB
understand
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With Manchester's cotton traders in mind, I asked Burnham back in February if he considered the Manchester model to be politically left or right - an example of statism, perhaps?

From BBC Jul. 17, 2026

Under his leadership, Benin, traditionally a cotton producer, is entering the textile industry.

From Barron's Jul. 10, 2026

The cotton scarf wrapped around his head is his main shield against the heat.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 7, 2026

Astronomers have identified two of the fluffiest giant planets ever discovered, with densities so low they are actually less dense than cotton candy.

From Science Daily Jun. 27, 2026

After the flowers of the silk cotton tree were gone, it grew beautiful brown pods that began to burst, showering kapok all over the island and into the lake.

From "Flying Through Water" by Mamle Wolo




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