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there's nothing wrong with all-purpose flour for baking bread, but flour with more gluten is better
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Helping or hindering him in these pursuits are his femme fatale all-purpose agent Vanesja (Martine Gutierrez) and robot assistant Bibo (voiced by Joe Rumrill), who eventually will conceive a desire to act.
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Robert Lloyd, Los Angeles Times, 7 June 2024
In a bowl combine 1 cup all-purpose flour and ¼ cup semolina flour; create a well in the center.
—Sheryl Geerts, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 June 2024
Top off with new a sprinkle of worm castings and some organic, granular all-purpose fertilizer.
—Nan Sterman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 June 2024
Many who contract with the company are looking for a higher level of service and capacity than a more all-purpose firm like CSC can provide.
—Connor Sheets, Los Angeles Times, 23 May 2024
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Robert Lloyd, Los Angeles Times, 7 June 2024
In a bowl combine 1 cup all-purpose flour and ¼ cup semolina flour; create a well in the center.
—Sheryl Geerts, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 June 2024
Top off with new a sprinkle of worm castings and some organic, granular all-purpose fertilizer.
—Nan Sterman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 June 2024
Many who contract with the company are looking for a higher level of service and capacity than a more all-purpose firm like CSC can provide.
—Connor Sheets, Los Angeles Times, 23 May 2024
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“All-purpose.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/all-purpose. Accessed 17 Jun. 2024.
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