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[tom] / tɒm /




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It also shines in fish stews and soups of all kinds, from cacciucco to tom kha gai to cioppino or caldeirada.

From Salon • Apr. 3, 2025

During concerts, Carlos Niño may set up a bass drum and a floor tom, but his percussion is far from conventional.

From New York Times • May 13, 2024

Bush offered a public assurance, saying, “this fine tom turkey, that he will not end up on anyone’s dinner table.”

From Washington Times • Nov. 21, 2023

His favorite dish as a child was his mom’s tom kha kai soup, the coconut chicken soup she would serve on special occasions.

From Seattle Times • Oct. 23, 2023

He got his broom and took after the huge tom, who calmly jumped onto the kitchen table.

From "Jacob Have I Loved" by Katherine Paterson




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