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fry

[frahy] / fraɪ /
VERB
cook in hot oil
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We are small fry by most standards, but I can imagine state lawmakers looking at us as easy pickings.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026

Each entrée contained approximately 3.0-3.5 ounces of meat and was served in foods such as fajitas, burgers, stew, burritos, and stir fry.

From Science Daily • May 22, 2026

The only discussion was when Gallrein wandered into the area where reporters were seated in the back of the room where he proclaimed, “Welcome to Kentucky, where we fry everything including dessert.”

From Slate • May 19, 2026

At the rate things are heating up on Earth, threatening to fry us alive sooner than later, this scheme could supposedly reverse or slow the damage we’ve done.

From Salon • Apr. 4, 2026

Mama shows everyone how to coat them with eggs and breadcrumbs, then fry them in a shallow pan with a little oil.

From "A Place at the Table" by Saadia Faruqi and Laura Shovan




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