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Recent Examples of corn
Humble ingredients like potatoes and corn are elevated into various forms of art.
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Paola Miglio, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 June 2026
Several staple crops commonly grown in more vulnerable countries—including wheat, corn, and rice—will likely see price increases throughout the El Niño cycle, according to another forecast published Monday by the European Commission.
—Tristan Bove, Fortune, 17 June 2026
When butter is foamy, add the peppers, corn and garlic and sauté, stirring frequently, until peppers are tender.
—Kelly Brant, Arkansas Online, 16 June 2026
According to George, this is a nod to pre-Prohibition Monongahela rye, a style of whiskey made in Pennsylvania that usually had no corn in the mashbill.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 16 June 2026
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Paola Miglio, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 June 2026
Several staple crops commonly grown in more vulnerable countries—including wheat, corn, and rice—will likely see price increases throughout the El Niño cycle, according to another forecast published Monday by the European Commission.
—Tristan Bove, Fortune, 17 June 2026
When butter is foamy, add the peppers, corn and garlic and sauté, stirring frequently, until peppers are tender.
—Kelly Brant, Arkansas Online, 16 June 2026
According to George, this is a nod to pre-Prohibition Monongahela rye, a style of whiskey made in Pennsylvania that usually had no corn in the mashbill.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 16 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for corn
sludge
Noun
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The 29-year-old has arrived at Rolling Stone’s office in distressed cutoff denim shorts and custom boots self-designed to look like she’s been trekking through sludge à la Kate Moss at Glastonbury 2005.—
Larisha Paul,
Rolling Stone,
17 June 2026
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In many cases, the blockage comes from sludge in the line, which can sometimes be cleared with a simple flush of water or with a wet/dry vac at the exterior drain outlet.—
Caroline Lubinsky,
Martha Stewart,
15 June 2026
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“Corn.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/corn. Accessed 22 Jun. 2026.
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