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spoonful

[spoon-fool] / ˈspun fʊl /




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“I like to immerse myself and have a real experience and hopefully make it funny so it’s like a spoonful of sugar for the audience as they learn something.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 25, 2026

But until then, I cherish my cloistered time by the spoonful.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 14, 2026

If you want to go a step further, add a spoonful of chili crisp to the pan.

From Salon • Jun. 11, 2026

Then came the spices: oregano, cumin, cayenne, garlic powder, onion powder, red pepper flakes and a spoonful of harissa for smoky heat.

From Salon • May 12, 2026

She lifted the dish of green beans and helped herself to an almond-sprinkled spoonful.

From "Little Fires Everywhere" by Celeste Ng




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