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purple

[pur-puhl] / ˈpɜr pəl /




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Among the mains, the pan-seared half chicken with smoked red curry and purple sticky rice was the standout.

From Salon • Jun. 11, 2026

Roy “micro-targeted” likely progressive voters in social media spots, experts said, presenting as an affable presence in her ever-present purple blazer while sharing her vision of serving as the “people’s lawyer.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026

Then she climbs the bank, through wild grass and past purple flowers, toward the friendly human who called her.

From Slate • May 27, 2026

While the octopus is light blue on its back, underneath it is a "very deep purple", Voight said.

From Barron's • May 25, 2026

But right now, EG was quiet, and Kiki was smiling in her neon pink, orange, and purple knee socks.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith




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