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drumstick

[druhm-stik] / ˈdrʌmˌstɪk /


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Much like that final drumstick you probably shouldn’t have eaten, equities spent last week digesting their gains.

From Barron's Dec. 7, 2025

You’ll be equal parts annoyed and delighted at its existence, while giving full kudos to the production design team that fashioned a Picasso-esque drumstick for Black to wave around.

From Los Angeles Times Apr. 2, 2025

"Under the meat of a drumstick, you'll find two bones -- the tibia, which is long and thick, and the fibula, which is much shorter and thinner," Manafzadeh explained.

From Science Daily Nov. 20, 2024

When rapidly twirling it, and dragging the edges of a particular pan against a drumstick, he created a haunting, skittering effect — a restless signal of warning.

From New York Times Mar. 20, 2023

My sisters moped somewhat, but I nibbled my drumstick happily!

From "The Poisonwood Bible" by Barbara Kingsolver

Its internal speaker plays a rumbling soundtrack that sends the drumsticks attached to the instrument flittering, giving the sense of a ghostly presence tapping out a brooding dirge.

From The Wall Street Journal May 14, 2026

“Secretary of War” Pete Hegseth, appearing alongside his wife, is asked whether he prefers drumsticks, flats, or boneless wings.

From Slate Dec. 18, 2025

The band posted a series of photos of Williams on Instagram, showing him with drumsticks, flying in an aircraft and various moments with fellow bandmates.

From BBC May 23, 2025

If dark meat is your preference, turkey thighs and drumsticks are an option.

From Salon Nov. 28, 2024

And so it was that in less than a month's time, I had a drum but no drumsticks.

From "How the García Girls Lost Their Accents" by Julia Alvarez




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