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cuckoo

[koo-koo, kook-oo] / ˈku ku, ˈkʊk u /


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And that has momentum traders going cuckoo for qubits.

From Barron's • May 29, 2026

At Kris Kringl, a downtown shop where “it’s Christmas all year long,” one can find Christmas villages, Christmas-themed cuckoo clocks, Christmas-themed cookie jars, Christmas-themed table runners, “Deck the Halls” tea kettles and much more.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 21, 2025

Nothing about “Another Simple Favor” or its equally cuckoo bananas predecessor, “A Simple Favor,” is subtle.

From Salon • May 3, 2025

A hand-carved cuckoo clock adds a bit of humor.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 2025

In her plain black dress she sat there like a cuckoo that has forced its way into another bird's nest.

From "Inkheart" by Cornelia Funke




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