navel
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I had the kombu-cured Japanese hamachi with navel orange, capers, chili, and kohlrabi—bright, balanced, and just a little spicy.
From Salon • Mar. 31, 2026
If you get a stud in your navel or a little tattoo on your ankle, you aren’t likely to look back later and kick yourself.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 20, 2026
A thick line marks a healed cut from just under the man’s neck all the way down to his navel.
From BBC • Oct. 15, 2024
The metabolism of navel orangeworms — like many agricultural pests — is tied to temperature.
From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 7, 2024
“With patience, you can see the navel of an ant,” I said, recalling one of Papa’s favorite Haitian proverbs.
From "Krik? Krak!" by Edwidge Danticat
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