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jam

[jam] / dʒæm /




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The first was Brunson, who had already pulled New York out of a worse jam when he orchestrated a 22-point fourth-quarter comeback in the conference finals.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026

Left-hander Alex Vesia walked Bryce Harper but escaped a one-out, bases-loaded jam by striking out Sosa and forcing Alec Bohm into a groundout to third.

From Los Angeles Times • May 31, 2026

Maybe a spoonful of jam loosened with warm water.

From Salon • May 25, 2026

William revealed he had his scones the Devonian way - layering clotted cream first followed by jam.

From BBC • May 22, 2026

More jam, and shards of glittering glass strewn across the tile.

From "How to Disappear Completely" by Ali Standish




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