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mustard

[muhs-terd] / ˈmʌs tərd /


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As Ruthye, Ridley’s crisp British elocution is the cleanest thing in the movie, which is shot by Rob Hardy in shades of mustard smog and latrine brown.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 24, 2026

Each typically contains little plastic sachets of mustard and soy sauce.

From Barron's Jun. 22, 2026

At least three approaches were made to buy the brand, which is as ubiquitous to upper-class larders as French’s mustard is to New York hot-dog stands.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 1, 2026

One user posted an image of an abandoned office space, with mustard yellow wallpaper and fluorescent lighting.

From BBC May 29, 2026

Just before we lay down to sleep, Mrs. Lai gave Sass some mustard oil and camphor to rub on Hari’s chest.

From "Homeless Bird" by Gloria Whelan

The space and financial investment required is minor: in the study, the gardening took place in regular flower boxes, while the plants cultivated, such as peas, beans, mustards and salads, came from the shop shelf.

From Science Daily May 23, 2024

Weaver notes that this variety is among High Mowing's best-selling mustards and is "very popular among commercial growers for its high and reliable productivity and great flavor," which is sweet and slightly pungent.

From Salon Jul. 5, 2023

There are numerous kinds of wild mustards in California, but black mustard or Brassica nigra is considered among the most pervasive.

From Seattle Times Jun. 15, 2023

And now, a pitch for seeking out and buying local mustards!

From Washington Times Jun. 2, 2023

That evening the women brought bowls of pot liquor from black-eyed peas, from mustards, from cabbage, from kale, from collards, from turnips, from beets, from green beans.

From "The Bluest Eye" by Toni Morrison




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