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salty

[sawl-tee] / ˈsɔl ti /




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The salty liquid surrounding a block of feta.

From Salon • Jun. 9, 2026

Snacks net sales fell 4%, driven by declines in the salty snacks, crackers and fresh bakery business.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

"You can grate it, it's salty, it has a nice texture, it can be added to pasta. And it's just really cool to see… the fermentation can help it become delicious."

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026

Regular consumption of high-sodium foods can reduce sensitivity to salty flavors, leading some people to prefer stronger levels of saltiness.

From Science Daily • Jun. 4, 2026

Max kisses her head and says that when the war is over, he’s going to take her to a beach, where she can feel the sand and play in the wide and salty ocean.

From "The Light in Hidden Places" by Sharon Cameron




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