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In contrast to the more top-down food aid approach to 20th century aid (think, for instance, of grain or vegetable oil shipments to developing countries), this new effort focuses on countries that are already taking the lead on their own programs.—Reem Alabali Radovan, Fortune, 28 Jan. 2026 Those thin little wafers used for candy making are made with palm or vegetable oils in place of cocoa butter and do not typically have a strong chocolate flavor.—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 26 Jan. 2026 Instead, opt for leaner cuts of meat like pork tenderloin, beef sirloin, and skinless chicken breasts or thighs; swap out meat for other proteins like legumes and fish; and use vegetable oils (like olive) rather than solid fats (butter) when cooking.—Beth Krietsch, SELF, 22 Jan. 2026 Drizzle a little more vegetable oil into the wok, add the rice and stir-fry for a minute or so, pressing into the rice to separate the grains out further while cooking them through.—The Week Uk, TheWeek, 22 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for vegetable oil