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chicken

[chik-uhn] / ˈtʃɪk ən /




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He’s been eating steak and grilled chicken lately.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 15, 2026

‘Prawned cocktail, coronation chicken, Black Forest gateau, onion soup. Done properly, they’re all delicious. Where’s all that kind of food gone?’

From Slate Aug. 15, 2026

Chicken sandwiches, as well as chicken tenders, have become more popular in large part because they’re easier for people to eat in their cars.

From MarketWatch Aug. 12, 2026

At home, annual inflation is running over 80%, with chicken prices up 190% from a year earlier and milk up 150%.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 11, 2026

One of them made clucking noises like a chicken.

From "Storm Runners" by Roland Smith

Niman later founded Bill Niman Farm LP, which raises grass-fed cows and chickens.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 16, 2026

Her farm grew to around 300 goats, 500 ducks and 1,000 chickens, along with fish.

From BBC Aug. 11, 2026

A new genetic line of chickens is also fueling the glut.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 10, 2026

Of course being headless chickens we can’t think much.

From Salon Aug. 7, 2026

Except for short distances banty chickens can’t fly well, because they have been bred to be too heavy for their wings.

From "Woodsong" by Gary Paulsen




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