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[pan] / pæn /


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But Benyon warned the tournament could be a flash in the pan for betting giants if they cannot convert one-off punters into "repeat, multi-sport bettors".

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

Let me just give the strict legal answer, and maybe we can pan out from there.

From Slate • Jun. 9, 2026

Dry roast the lentils in a pan over medium heat until they turn golden-yellow and smell nutty and toasty.

From Salon • Jun. 7, 2026

That could be a signal to the committee that Marvell’s recent ascent isn’t just a flash in the pan.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 5, 2026

Then you heated up the pan on the stove to exactly the right temperature, without anything even inside it.

From Absolutely Almost by Lisa Graff




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