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pan

[pan] / pæn /


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She’s still holding out hope this year’s lottery wasn’t a flash in the pan and she’ll have another chance.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 3, 2026

They have strong opinions and predictions, and when those do not pan out, they either quit or go silent publicly because they are too embarrassed.

From MarketWatch • May 26, 2026

First, drain the tofu and press it down using a cutting board lined with paper towels and a heavy pan.

From Salon • May 24, 2026

Instead of selling a suite of diverse products, millennial brands focused on the “only” T-shirt, mattress or sauté pan you’ll ever need.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 23, 2026

He poured a few Cokes into the pan, then soaked the chain and the handlebars.

From "Hope Springs" by Jaime Berry




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