egg on

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In the comment section, one fan replied to egg on the content creator, “Yes, tell us what happened with Alex Cooper thank you.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 14, 2026

Enter my dummy-simple version: I start the rice cooker before taking my dog, Otto out, and when I return, I spoon a bit into a small bowl and slide a quick over-easy egg on top.

From Salon • Jan. 29, 2026

The retired farmer had queued up on November 29 at a launch of Bardella's new book in the southern town of Moissac, squashing an egg on his head when he reached him.

From Barron's • Jan. 9, 2026

Executives at UnitedHealth Group had egg on their faces on Tuesday morning.

From Slate • May 14, 2025

Roz placed the egg on a pad of moss.

From "The Wild Robot" by Peter Brown