duck

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The study also reported that, among the foods tested, the highest PAH levels were found in soybean oil, followed by duck meat and canola oil.

From Science Daily • May 22, 2026

The injured duckling was treated at a veterinary clinic while the other ducklings escaped the area with the mother duck.

From Los Angeles Times • May 14, 2026

Servers in traditional red clothing were seen bustling between colourfully adorned tables, where attendees dined on dishes including Beijing roast duck, pork buns and tiramisu.

From Barron's • May 14, 2026

Offord described independence as a "dead duck", adding: "It's not going to happen."

From BBC • May 9, 2026

It was nearly noon before he was able to duck into the Cabinet Room with his top advisers for a briefing on developments in Cuba.

From "Fallout: Spies, Superbombs, and the Ultimate Cold War Showdown" by Steve Sheinkin