pan
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By the time they hit the pan, they’re already seasoned through, already holding onto something deeper.
From Salon • Apr. 10, 2026
When it comes to commanding the screen, though, Ms. Coel is not in the same league as Mr. McKellen, which means the intended balance of opposites doesn’t quite pan out.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026
Now the gold miners have figured out how to pan without jeans.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 6, 2026
During its fourth-quarter earnings call in January, the company said it expects Chinese sales to comprise only 20% of 2026 sales, though it made a similar prediction about 2025 that did not pan out.
From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026
Mama kept an eye on both of us as we moved on to peeling sweet potatoes, then layering them in the pan.
From "Root Magic" by Eden Royce
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