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pastry

[pey-stree] / ˈpeɪ stri /


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Pasties were an essential for miners at the time, with their thick crust acting as a 'handle' for dirty hands and pastry tough enough to survive being dropped down a mineshaft.

From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026

I think it’s safe to say that a math formula written on a sheet of paper is not a conscious entity—just as a croissant recipe is not an edible pastry.

From Slate • May 25, 2026

The result: I took an inexpensive yoga class at a beautiful studio, and I ate the most delectable pastry I’ve ever had.

From MarketWatch • May 19, 2026

Standing at the counter next to a crew of workmen, I sipped a latte and munched on a pastry as the smell of espresso and the sound of Italian greetings swirled around me.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 2, 2026

The new one by Ruby Willow, the thirteen-year-old pastry chef I was obsessed with.

From "From the Desk of Zoe Washington" by Janae Marks




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