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powder

[pou-der] / ˈpaʊ dər /
NOUN
fine, loose grains made by crushing a solid
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WEAK




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The other day, I grated two enormous zucchini into a bowl containing a quarter-can of pumpkin, brown sugar, cocoa powder and enough chopped bittersweet chocolate to make the whole operation look suspiciously like brownie batter.

From Salon Sep. 15, 2026

“There is very little crowding risk embedded in the current sector leadership, and little dry powder being unwound against it,” they say.

From MarketWatch Sep. 9, 2026

The first detonation was believed to have involved "black powder corresponding to pyrotechnic material stored at the site," he said.

From Barron's Sep. 5, 2026

Higher milk powder and cheese prices drove the gain, as tighter milk supplies and strong import demand in the EU more than offset seasonal production increases in Oceania.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 4, 2026

“You owe us after putting that sleepy powder in our faces.”

From "The Marvellers" by Dhonielle Clayton




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