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turkey

[tur-kee] / ˈtɜr ki /


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GENEVA, Ill.—Wielding a faucet hose, Beto “Rodrigo” Mejía Fermine blasted the remains of avocado toast and turkey gravy off stacks of plates hurriedly delivered by servers.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 12, 2026

But, I can still appreciate the wide range of food options available — including the iconic turkey leg.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 2026

It measured roughly the size of a turkey, though adults of the species may have been twice as large.

From Science Daily • Apr. 1, 2026

"Veal", "pork", "chicken", "turkey", "duck" and "lamb" were less lucky -- as well as the generic label "meat".

From Barron's • Mar. 5, 2026

During the March thaw I kill my first wild turkey.

From "Blood on the River" by Elisa Carbone




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