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vegetable

[vej-tuh-buhl, vej-i-tuh-] / ˈvɛdʒ tə bəl, ˈvɛdʒ ɪ tə- /


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Taylor says the buns are handmade in a bakery that handles nuts, the oil the kitchen uses is soya bean vegetable oil and sesame seeds on the buns "cover the entire kitchen".

From BBC • Apr. 15, 2026

Kurtén points to diesel-powered yachts less than 20 years old that can slash emissions by converting to hydrotreated vegetable oils.

From Barron's • Apr. 11, 2026

When I get off the road, I always make a big pot of beans or a vegetable stew.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 2026

Other impressive features on the grounds include a saltwater pool; vegetable gardens; a wildflower meadow; an orchard of cherry, apple, and peach trees; and a sports court—ideal for Paul’s training.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 8, 2026

“I used to try telling my mom it was a vegetable, but she kept saying tomatoes are a fruit, so it would be more like a jelly.”

From "Shouting at the Rain" by Lynda Mullaly Hunt