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jam

[jam] / dʒæm /




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Spoon it into a bowl, swirl in jam or honey, maybe a little peanut butter or melted chocolate, and a pinch of salt.

From Salon • Apr. 28, 2026

So here is one of the questions that Patricia Finn’s lovely debut novel, “The Golden Boy,” seeks to answer: How did the poor guy get himself into such a jam?

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026

There was a sweet irony watching them close the set with “Intro,” a modest instrumental jam from their debut that has, through well-paying commercial placements, become their calling card to mainstream pop.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 11, 2026

He’s concerned all the social-media talk about tax strikes will lead to some people getting in a jam because they didn’t understand the rules.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 6, 2026

Nathan grabbed the peanut butter jam, and bread.

From "Healer of the Water Monster" by Brian Young




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