as in cash
something (as pieces of stamped metal or printed paper) customarily and legally used as a medium of exchange, a measure of value, or a means of payment
trying to scrape up the kale to buy more dope
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Recent Examples of kale
By late February/early March, sow cole crops such as broccoli, cabbage, cauliflower, Brussels sprouts, and kale.
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Holly McNamara, Hartford Courant, 7 Mar. 2026
Cruciferous vegetables like broccoli and kale contain powerful plant compounds and other nutrients that help reduce inflammation and protect against cellular damage associated with cancer development.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 4 Mar. 2026
Hearty slaws are built on a foundation of shredded crucifers, brassicas and root vegetables — think cabbages, kales, broccoli, carrots and Brussels sprouts.
—Lynda Balslev, Mercury News, 3 Mar. 2026
Bake leafy greens, such as kale, with spices and olive oil to create a potato chip alternative.
—Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 3 Mar. 2026
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Holly McNamara, Hartford Courant, 7 Mar. 2026
Cruciferous vegetables like broccoli and kale contain powerful plant compounds and other nutrients that help reduce inflammation and protect against cellular damage associated with cancer development.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 4 Mar. 2026
Hearty slaws are built on a foundation of shredded crucifers, brassicas and root vegetables — think cabbages, kales, broccoli, carrots and Brussels sprouts.
—Lynda Balslev, Mercury News, 3 Mar. 2026
Bake leafy greens, such as kale, with spices and olive oil to create a potato chip alternative.
—Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 3 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for kale
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Futures on China’s 30-year and 10-year bonds dropped the most since late December on Monday, while corresponding cash yields climbed.—
Bloomberg News,
Bloomberg,
9 Mar. 2026
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Impala Platinum has opened formal talks with Zimbabwe’s central bank and lined up meetings with both the South African and Zimbabwean governments to press for clarity on Harare’s export-earnings policy, its CEO told Semafor, escalating a commercial cash-flow dispute into bilateral negotiations.—
Tiisetso Motsoeneng,
semafor.com,
9 Mar. 2026
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The money will help the designer fund Tuesday’s show, relaunch his e-commerce site, invest in marketing and out-of-home advertising in Georgia, and develop new categories like bags and shoes.—
Lucy Maguire,
Vogue,
10 Mar. 2026
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With that in mind, the USA TODAY Cars team compiled a list of tips that could help drivers save money on gas.—
Keith Laing,
USA Today,
10 Mar. 2026
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In lieu of fancy cars, everyone got to the ceremony on pick-up trucks, and were given distinctive, rare Buffalo nickel coins to carry around, to show the security teams when required.—
Radhika Seth,
Vogue,
7 Mar. 2026
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For those considering adding the metal to their portfolios, the good news is that there are multiple ways to invest in silver — from physical coins and bars to ETFs, mining stocks and more advanced trading instruments.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
6 Mar. 2026
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House Republicans, meanwhile, still want to see more of their ideas included, and an expiration date for banning central bank digital currency removed.—
Eleanor Mueller,
semafor.com,
11 Mar. 2026
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The company attributed the decline to Trump's tariff regime, as well as currency fluctuations and costs associated with adjusting its Porsche product strategy.—
Joseph Wilkins,Chloe Taylor,Holly Ellyatt,
CNBC,
10 Mar. 2026
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Kids will have fun using a cookie stamp to press the dough into rounds.—
Patricia S York,
Southern Living,
8 Mar. 2026
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Based in Vevey, Switzerland, Nestlé also makes hot chocolate and cookie dough, and has stakes in popular brands including Cheerios and Häagen-Dazs.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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Add the wine pairing for an extra few bucks, ending with strawberry rhubarb shortcake and Moscato.—
Brock Keeling,
Oc Register,
6 Mar. 2026
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By just about any measure this spring, only the big-bucks Dodgers and Blue Jays are held in higher esteem than the Mariners, whose payroll is lighter than the Rangers’.—
Kevin Sherrington
Mar. 6,
Dallas Morning News,
6 Mar. 2026
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Cruciferous vegetables The most common cruciferous vegetables — members of the Brassica family — include broccoli, cauliflower, Brussels sprouts, cabbage, kale and arugula.—
Andrea Margolis,
FOXNews.com,
11 Mar. 2026
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Those come with two sides, including black-eyed peas, cabbage, sweet corn or mashed potatoes.—
Matt Leclercq,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
11 Mar. 2026
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The researchers also say the laser could benefit industries that depend on nanoelectronics, including semiconductor manufacturing, by helping engineers detect extremely small defects in chips.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
12 Mar. 2026
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Pair modest, time‑bound duties with strong incentives for domestic components in EVs, batteries, chips, and industrial equipment.—
Paul S. Lavoie,
Hartford Courant,
11 Mar. 2026
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“Kale.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kale. Accessed 13 Mar. 2026.
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