as in varieties
an unorganized collection or mixture of various things
the movie is an uncertain ragout of fantasy, science fiction, and old-fashioned romance
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Common toad lily bears orchid-like blooms that are white with dark purple spots, but other varieties are lavender or white without spots.—
Lynn McAlpine,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 Mar. 2026 -
But the key to achieving this kind of paradise is choosing the right tree for your landscape, as some varieties are known for being invasive or weak-limbed.—
Samantha Johnson,
Martha Stewart,
5 Mar. 2026
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The company also described merchandising and inventory moves aimed at reenergizing its assortments.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
3 Mar. 2026
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Girls’ apparel frequently makes up the majority of kids’ clothing SKUs at major retailers, according to Woven Insights, while boys’ assortments skew toward T-shirts and pants with fewer stylistic or fit variations.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Sourcing Journal,
2 Mar. 2026
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This 27-track collection features updated mixes of iconic live performances alongside new remixes and medleys of classic Elvis recordings.—
Bob Mehr,
Memphis Commercial Appeal,
18 Feb. 2026
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While further details on how the segment will work were not immediately available, awards shows often have multi-artist performances delivered as tight medleys, although eight is a lot.—
Jem Aswad,
Variety,
21 Jan. 2026
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Macaroons are chewy jumbles of coconut bound together with egg whites and sweetened condensed milk.—
Lynda Balslev,
Mercury News,
10 Feb. 2026
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The result also spotlights conference championships’ awkward fit in the current system, particularly given the fact that conference expansion has led to jumbles atop each league’s standings.—
Jacob Feldman,
Sportico.com,
7 Dec. 2025
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Featuring a series of images and collages commissioned for the inaugural edition of Chanel’s Arts & Culture Magazine, the exhibition will run till April 16.—
Tianwei Zhang,
Footwear News,
25 Feb. 2026
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Long used by graphic designers and ad execs, mood boards are collages of images and words—magazine clippings, movie stills, headlines—that guide how a project is supposed to feel.—
Spencer Kornhaber,
The Atlantic,
24 Feb. 2026
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Broccoli stalks are stellar chopped and tossed into stir-fries, soups, or stews.—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 Mar. 2026
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Its mild garlic flavor is used the same way as onion chives, sprinkled over salads, potatoes, soups, and stews.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
28 Feb. 2026
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The cafe also serves plenty of fresh salads and soups, chicken sandwiches (an off-menu chicken cordon bleu sandwich is my favorite) and fish and chips.—
Keith Pandolfi,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
6 Mar. 2026
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Aside from pizza, Livermore’s Slice House also serves pasta, wings and salads, as well as wine and craft beer.—
John Metcalfe,
Mercury News,
6 Mar. 2026
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