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pocket

[pok-it] / ˈpɒk ɪt /






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Though much of southern Lebanon is predominantly Shiite, Kfar Chouba and its neighbors comprise a pocket of Christian, Druze and Sunni Muslim communities.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 7, 2026

Shortly after World War II had ended, the Raytheon engineer had a candy bar in his pocket when he approached a magnetron—and realized his sweet treat was melting.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026

If he's losing every round and then pulls a punch out of his back pocket, does that throw him right back into the mix?

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026

"We should have cared long before it affects our pocket," she said.

From Barron's • Mar. 31, 2026

He reached into his breast pocket and produced a plain envelope, soiled around the edges, and held it out to me reverentially, as if it was an important artifact.

From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse