succulent
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Hunched over sizzling grills and shrouded in smoke, trainees at the Yueyang Barbecue Academy in southern China roast skewer after skewer of succulent beef tendon, perfecting the skills that could land them a restaurant job.
From Barron's ● Jul. 2, 2026
Stewing a piece of meat until it transforms from leather into something tender and succulent.
From Salon ● Dec. 28, 2025
Marked by notes of spice and cherry, the deep red wine is soft, succulent and eminently drinkable—a wine for a special occasion or a Tuesday night with friends.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 22, 2025
She started propagating succulent and houseplant cuttings, potting them in vessels she got from neighbors on a Buy Nothing group.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 6, 2025
The boys with the spit gave Ralph and Piggy each a succulent chunk.
From "Lord of the Flies" by William Golding
I was a big fan when succulents became a dumb little trend, because at least that was boosting an interest in plants rather than mass-produced ugly dolls from China or something.
From Salon ● Sep. 26, 2026
Rust-colored mountains tower on the horizon, pale-green succulents defy the parched earth, Spanish-style shingles fill the scenery.
From Slate ● Feb. 23, 2026
For others, like cacti and succulents, Clare says we mistakenly drown them by unnecessarily watering them.
From BBC ● Jan. 14, 2026
Inside, the gardens are divided into houses highlighting different plants and climates — from the Palm House with over 70 palms, to the fern room, to the desert house filled with cacti and succulents.
From Salon ● Sep. 29, 2025
A large majority of lawns are neglected, or replanted with succulents.
From "Dry" by Neal Shusterman and Jarrod Shusterman
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