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doughnut

[doh-nuht, -nuht] / ˈdoʊ nət, -ˌnʌt /
NOUN
sweet ring-shaped fried cake
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A Ventura County man is accused of creating his own version of a doughnut hole Wednesday morning — in a Simi Valley storefront.

From Los Angeles Times • May 28, 2026

After being taken private in 2020, coffee and doughnut chain Dunkin’ is set to return to the public market — and it’s bringing a few friends.

From MarketWatch • May 8, 2026

Chief Executive Josh Charlesworth said the doughnut chain remains on track to accelerate growth later this year, pointing to continued retail expansion and strong consumer engagement.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 7, 2026

"I didn't really know what a cake or a doughnut or a brownie was until I started having after-school parties in California," she says.

From BBC • Mar. 28, 2026

There were doughnut shops and fried chicken places in his neighborhood; but Wilson’s fiancee, Melvina Murrell Green, found it hard to find fresh produce and good fish.

From "Class Matters" by The New York Times




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