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sticks



NOUN
boondocks
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Nobody wants to order mozzarella sticks anymore, they want the adventure of finding the best secret combo of mozzarella sticks dipped into various sauces in the cornucopia of a Chili’s Triple Dipper.

From Slate Aug. 14, 2026

Mourners took turns gently pouring water over a hand of the deceased while others lit incense sticks and folded their hands in prayer.

From Barron's Aug. 9, 2026

In Japan, baseball games are nine innings of songs and chants, drums and noise sticks.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 22, 2026

Police and Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government have not commented on the use of sticks and tear gas against protesters.

From BBC Jul. 21, 2026

The end of a granola bar wrapper sticks out from underneath the maroon beanbag chair, too.

From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison




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