as in disasters
something that has failed
the used car he bought turned out to be a lemon, and he soon had trouble starting the thing
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Recent Examples of lemons
Try lemons, limes, melons, strawberries, cucumbers, jalapeño slices, or mint leaves for variety.
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Chelsea Rae Bourgeois,
Health,
21 June 2026
While every brunette around me was trying their hand at using Sun-In or squeezing lemons into their hair to get a taste of blonde highlights, a fellow blondy friend of mine had this in her shower.
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Olivia Cefalu,
InStyle,
20 June 2026
The kitchen counter holds four packs of Parliaments, Charli’s brand of choice, plus three lemons and a massive bouquet of flowers from Steve Lacy, who recently worked with Van Sant.
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Angie Martoccio,
Rolling Stone,
18 June 2026
Add fresh tomatoes, lemons, and herbs for a zesty finish.
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Jenna Sims,
Southern Living,
18 June 2026
To keep your lemons abundant, consider creating a new lemon tree from an existing one.
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Madeline Buiano,
Martha Stewart,
15 June 2026
Are these like backyard lemons?
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Emily Elias,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
3 June 2026
This includes all other citrus varieties, too, like lemons, grapefruit, and limes.
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Lee Wallender,
The Spruce,
31 May 2026
The grocer is simultaneously kicking off strawberry season and making the most of fresh spring lemons before their peak season ends.
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Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
29 May 2026
Chelsea Rae Bourgeois,
Health,
21 June 2026
While every brunette around me was trying their hand at using Sun-In or squeezing lemons into their hair to get a taste of blonde highlights, a fellow blondy friend of mine had this in her shower.
—
Olivia Cefalu,
InStyle,
20 June 2026
The kitchen counter holds four packs of Parliaments, Charli’s brand of choice, plus three lemons and a massive bouquet of flowers from Steve Lacy, who recently worked with Van Sant.
—
Angie Martoccio,
Rolling Stone,
18 June 2026
Add fresh tomatoes, lemons, and herbs for a zesty finish.
—
Jenna Sims,
Southern Living,
18 June 2026
To keep your lemons abundant, consider creating a new lemon tree from an existing one.
—
Madeline Buiano,
Martha Stewart,
15 June 2026
Are these like backyard lemons?
—
Emily Elias,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
3 June 2026
This includes all other citrus varieties, too, like lemons, grapefruit, and limes.
—
Lee Wallender,
The Spruce,
31 May 2026
The grocer is simultaneously kicking off strawberry season and making the most of fresh spring lemons before their peak season ends.
—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
29 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lemons
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Hanging Lake Trail in Glenwood Canyon CBS The project, led by a partnership of federal, state and local organizations, was designed to create a trail capable of withstanding future disasters while preserving the experience that has made Hanging Lake one of Colorado's most popular destinations.
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And some satellites are even able to watch over humanmade disasters, such as this one that caught Blue Origin's rocket explosion from space.
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After a rough couple of days at Yankee Stadium to start their six-game trip, the Sox head to Detroit for a three-game series against the Tigers, one of baseball’s biggest disappointments.
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People are a series of disappointments.
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The northwestern states of Aragua, Carabobo and Falcón have also been affected, with some areas reporting power failures, Rodríguez said.
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But Ramaphosa also conceded that there had been failures in South Africa's border control.
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Beijing — When US and Israeli bombs first began falling on Iran at the end of February, China’s leaders were staring at the very real possibility of another friendly regime being decapitated, much like had happened with Venezuela only weeks before.
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Military strikes in Ukraine and Russia Meanwhile, in the war in Ukraine, Russian bombs struck an apartment building Saturday in Kharkiv, Ukraine’s second-largest city, killing at least one person and wounding nine, including a 6-year-old child, authorities said.
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But what happens next is deeply dependent on who AI’s winners (and losers) are.
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But fans who wanted to see an exciting draft night filled with trades for talent as opposed to trades being made for complicated financial minutiae reasons were probably losers.
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Greenspan was appointed Fed chairman in 1987 by President Ronald Reagan and held the position — through busts and booms — until retiring in 2006.
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The cocaine seizure follows a string of other major drug busts in Australia.
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Hardening operations to withstand those catastrophes is imperative for lowering risk.
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For example, that the economy is cratering, as was the case in Detroit, or that demand to live somewhere is falling for other reasons, like a rise in crime or natural catastrophes.
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Snap a picture in midseason, during full bloom, and towards the approach of the first frosts.
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Overwintering Where frosts occur in the South, adding a few inches of mulch, leaves, or straw should provide ample winter protection for these hardy hydrangeas.
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“Lemons.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lemons. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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