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piths

noun

plural of pith

as in roots

the central part or aspect of something under consideration finally got to the pith of the discussion

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Recent Examples of piths Native honeysuckles will have solid piths, whereas non-native, invasive honeysuckles will have hollow piths. — Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 5 Apr. 2026

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Pump Social’s roots The dream come true all started for the Donners with time spent in California’s wine country, learning and growing professionally.

— Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 11 Nov. 2026
The behemoth agency, which traces its roots to the Civil War, is both the country’s largest healthcare system and one of its most effective.

— Eric Umansky, ProPublica, 11 Nov. 2026

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Signature therapies incorporate local ingredients like virgin coconut oil, Caribbean sea salt scrubs, and tropical flower essences.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Nov. 2026
Essential oils, oleoresins, essences and distillates all qualify, as do protein hydrolysates and any product of roasting, heating or enzymolysis.

— Lauren Schuster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 Oct. 2026

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Since neutrinos are produced in stellar cores and can travel large distances, scientists can study them on Earth by building detectors.

— Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 10 Nov. 2026
The Cubs and White Sox both figure to be interested buyers, with offensive cores in place but holes to fill in the outfields and on their pitching staffs.

— Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 10 Nov. 2026

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Cream cheese and mozzarella pack in enough dairy richness for a satisfying cheese pull and mellow out the subtle bitterness of baby spinach and nutty tang of artichoke hearts.

— Kelsey Jane Youngman, Bon Appetit Magazine, 5 Nov. 2026
Our hearts are with his family, friends, and all who had the privilege of knowing him.

— Benjamin VanHoose, PEOPLE, 4 Nov. 2026

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