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cooking

[kook-ing] / ˈkʊk ɪŋ /
NOUN
food preparation
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ADJECTIVE
going on
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It was cooking, sure, just like jogging to the bus stop is technically considered running.

From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 9, 2026

The chef’s kitchen offers sprawling counter space, chic modern fixtures, and plenty of storage for snacks, supplies, and cooking gadgets.

From MarketWatch ● Nov. 9, 2026

It feels warm and modern and celebrates Moroccan cooking beautifully.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 5, 2026

They eliminate chopping, cut down on dishes and make the first few minutes of cooking almost frictionless.

From Salon ● Nov. 5, 2026

Mama was always cooking up nourishing broths and porridges for forgotten old men and pale young mothers—on days, that is, when she herself was strong enough to stand at the stove.

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom


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