squash

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The county maintains it is not trying to squash victims’ rights, but rather keep vital services — pools, parks, health clinics — open.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 21, 2026

This supplies the UK with 55 million cobs of corn each year, along with chillis, butternut squash, and also green beans.

From BBC • Feb. 18, 2026

Honeyed roasted squash spooned over thick yogurt with a drizzle of maple syrup.

From Salon • Feb. 18, 2026

His showing was so impressive that LaFleur felt compelled to squash any chatter about benching Love, the quarterback the team signed to a $220 million contract, in favor of Willis.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 3, 2026

Mr. Parrish didn’t play squash; my dad didn’t golf, so that was that.

From "Wintergirls" by Laurie Halse Anderson