Definition of GRAPEFRUIT

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Recent Examples on the Web East Coast Crush BrewDog, Columbus, New England-style India Pale Ale, 4.8% alcohol Citrus and grapefruit hit you in this very hazy, low-alcohol ale that has a lingering finish. — Marc Bona, cleveland, "10 beers to try in May (photos)," 10 May 2020 In July 2018, a renowned medical team at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minn., spent two days performing a highly complicated surgery to remove a grapefruit-size tumor on Meyer’s spine. — Cheryl Hall, Dallas News, "D-FW execs fight to keep the lights on as they face a common enemy," 5 Apr. 2020 There’s the grapefruit that makes her think of Graham and Lane. — Washington Post, "Cherishing human connections in the time of coronavirus," 3 Apr. 2020 Fresh, whole lemons, limes, grapefruit — keep them handy, and change them up. — Clay Risen, New York Times, "How to Stock Your Liquor Cabinet," 24 Apr. 2020 This one is all about lemon and grapefruit pith, with healthy carbonation, a delicious drinker made with Citra and Mosaic hops. — Marc Bona, cleveland, "10 beers to try in April (photos)," 12 Apr. 2020 This wine is evidence: lemony, waxy and very refreshing, showing grapefruit pith and pine-resin flavors. — Esther Mobley, SFChronicle.com, "The coronavirus wine diaries, volume 2," 9 Apr. 2020 Diet books from the 1970s heavily feature carob, Tab, and grapefruit. — Your Fat Friend, SELF, "I’m a Fat Activist and I Collect Vintage Diet Books," 3 Apr. 2020 Black cherry, mango and ruby grapefruit are its top-selling flavors, White Claw said. — Jordan Valinsky, CNN, "White Claw adds three new fan-demanded flavors," 5 Mar. 2020

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19 May 2020

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“Grapefruit.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/grapefruit. Accessed 29 May. 2020.

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