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\Definition of cored
: having a core of a specified kind
—usually used in combinationa balsa-cored deck
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Recent Examples on the Web But a spherical torus like NSTX resembles a cored apple.
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Adrian Cho, Science | AAAS, "After decades of decline, the U.S. national fusion lab seeks a rebirth," 6 Feb. 2020 Serves 4 to 6 Ingredients 3 tablespoons olive oil
1 onion, chopped
1 small fennel bulb, quartered, cored, and chopped
2 zucchini, chopped
8 oz.
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Laura Washburn, House Beautiful, "Easy Vegetable Soup Recipe: Soup au Pistou," 23 Jan. 2013 Ramp up the oven to 450° and put 4 large, cored tomatoes on a rimmed baking sheet/casserole thing for 35-ish minutes, until their skin is browned.
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Alex Beggs, Bon Appetit, "I Bring This Salsa to Every Party, Then Eat It Alone in a Corner," 2 Feb. 2018
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The first known use of cored was in 1945
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