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salty

[sawl-tee] / ˈsɔl ti /




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During the Tonga eruption, massive amounts of salty seawater were blasted into the stratosphere together with volcanic ash.

From Science Daily • May 10, 2026

You’ll need to pay up ahead of time if you’d like to indulge in a measly packet of Biscoff cookies or extra salty pretzels.

From Salon • May 7, 2026

Nine varieties of salty snacks from a leading national manufacturer were recalled this week amid concerns over a risk of salmonella, according to the U.S.

From Los Angeles Times • May 5, 2026

"It's just crunchy and light and salty and briny," says Standridge.

From BBC • Apr. 29, 2026

I sat on the cedar chest at the end of Aunt Florentine’s bed and tried to stop crying, but my tears kept coming, salty and fat and full of feeling.

From Each Little Bird That Sings by Deborah Wiles




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