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fruit

[froot] / frut /
NOUN
edible part of vegetative growth developed after flowering
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Since the 2000s, there have been multiple attempts to create an Asian version of the iconic contest, but none of those previous efforts bore fruit.

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026

The researchers investigated how caffeine consumed at different times of day influences inhibition and impulsivity using fruit flies.

From Science Daily • Mar. 31, 2026

The seeds also mimic the flavors of raspberry or strawberry seeds, adding a subtle yet stylish touch to their individual fruit jams.

From Salon • Mar. 31, 2026

Bowles said in offices where the company struggled to retain workers postmerger, it added perks like refreshment fridges, with soft drinks, sparkling water and healthy snacks like fruit and cheese.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 2026

It was too early for them to have fruit, so Nhamo paid them little attention until she noticed a stealthy noise in the dry, brittle leaves that littered the ground.

From "A Girl Named Disaster" by Nancy Farmer