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jelly

[jel-ee] / ˈdʒɛl i /


NOUN
cream
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Athletes have been downing jelly beans and gummy bears forever.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 28, 2026

According to Ferraioli, the next phase of research will focus on identifying the molecular characteristics of the newly discovered cell types and exploring how strongly the aboral organ influences comb jelly behavior.

From Science Daily • Mar. 6, 2026

Trader Joe’s is also facing a legal challenge from Smuckers, which has filed a lawsuit accusing it of copying its trademark crustless peanut butter and jelly sandwiches, The Times reported last year.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 25, 2026

"I was more nervous than maybe I'd realised for the first run and I felt a little bit like jelly on the block," she said.

From BBC • Feb. 15, 2026

“I guess. Until the jelly beans wear off, anyway. But until they do, I think you need to use your Spidey powers to do whatever smart stuff needs doing.”

From "The Smartest Kid in the Universe" by Chris Grabenstein




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