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piths

noun

plural of pith

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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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The Buffalo Rose Saloon (Golden) Located in the heart of downtown Golden, the buildings that house The Buffalo Rose events complex have roots that are as old as the city itself.

— Tiney Ricciardi, Denver Post, 31 July 2026
In keeping with its sister business, Trophy Club will dig deep into its golf roots.

— Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 31 July 2026

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And now, the best toner pads have joined the other post-cleanse staples, including face essences and milky toners, to amplify the effects of your skin-care routine and deliver additional layers of hydration to skin.

— Deanna Pai, Vogue, 27 July 2026
In general, Daosist alchemy is understood as distilling elements of the world into potent spiritual essences.

— Michael Naparstek, The Conversation, 6 July 2026

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For the best heat conductivity, seek out stainless steel omelet pans with aluminum cores.

— BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 3 Aug. 2026
The system detects gamma rays released when atomic nuclei collide and decay, giving researchers a direct look at the forces holding atomic cores together.

— Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 1 Aug. 2026

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As the inaugural case that launched our office's Cold Case Homicide Unit, this prosecution holds a special place in our hearts as ministers of justice.

— Adam Thompson, CBS News, 31 July 2026
Other clips highlight the causes that are particularly close to the couple’s hearts.

— Mathilde Engelmann, Vanity Fair, 30 July 2026

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