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drumsticks

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plural of drumstick

as in thighs

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Chicken thighs, fish with skin and egg whites all support collagen synthesis, and thigh meat tends to contain more collagen than breast meat — and is usually cheaper.

— Allison Palmer, Kansas City Star, 31 Mar. 2026

Definition of thighs

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For a while, the feedlot sector could maintain profitability because there’s about a six-month time lag between when farmers buy the calves and when they are again sold to be processed, Peel noted.

— Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 11 Aug. 2026
In the exhibit, people can meet the matriarch of the herd, the bulls, cows, and several calves.

— Goodluck Ajeh, Christian Science Monitor, 9 Aug. 2026

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Shoes with hidden metal components, including steel toes, buckles, heel rods, vintage metal shanks, and some orthopedic inserts, are the most likely to cause delays.

— Joey Skladany, Travel + Leisure, 21 July 2026
Included in the kit are standard 4-, 6- and 8-mm hex screwdriver shanks that are compatible with all standard hex screwdriver bits and micro screwdrivers.

— Shirl Leigh July 20, New Atlas, 20 July 2026

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