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Recent Examples of cob
When cool enough to handle, cut kernels from cobs and coarsely chop onion.
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Cathy Thomas,
Oc Register,
8 June 2026
Stand each cob upright in center of bowl and, using the back of a chef’s knife, scrape down sides, releasing juices and starches into bowl; discard cobs.
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Jesse Szewczyk,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
5 June 2026
Ana’s Corn & Potatoes offers just that, corn cobs and baked potatoes.
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John Metcalfe,
Mercury News,
4 June 2026
New items include a smash burger with bacon, cheese and thousand island dressing on a pretzel bun, a three cheese sandwich and roasted tomato soup, a turkey, bacon and Swiss cheese sandwich and a cob salad with habanero pork belly.
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Carlos Rico,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 May 2026
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Cathy Thomas,
Oc Register,
8 June 2026
Stand each cob upright in center of bowl and, using the back of a chef’s knife, scrape down sides, releasing juices and starches into bowl; discard cobs.
—
Jesse Szewczyk,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
5 June 2026
Ana’s Corn & Potatoes offers just that, corn cobs and baked potatoes.
—
John Metcalfe,
Mercury News,
4 June 2026
New items include a smash burger with bacon, cheese and thousand island dressing on a pretzel bun, a three cheese sandwich and roasted tomato soup, a turkey, bacon and Swiss cheese sandwich and a cob salad with habanero pork belly.
—
Carlos Rico,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cob
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Jace and his steed climbed free, high into the sky, just long enough for American viewers to have a quick bathroom break.
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Jace attempts to help, but when he and his own fire-breathing steed are finally settled down at sea, a litany of massive bolts pierce Jace, killing him instantly.
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The white equine with a red cape originated as a centaur who was transformed into a full horse and given enhanced abilities through witchy ways.
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The horse park has also started Specialized equine therapy for veterans.
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Culebra is even more laid-back, home to Flamenco Beach, a jade-blue crescent often ranked among the Caribbean’s best.
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Inspired by the glamour of 1950s Shanghai, it is dressed in an emerald-green qipao and finished with genuine jade jewelry.
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Insulin can come from pig pancreases, estrogen from the urine of pregnant mares.
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But those first few crops of kids exceeded expectations in their 2-year-old seasons, and so owners started bringing him higher-class mares.
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By the 1970s, boardshots had made their way into California skate culture, eventually evolving into the beloved baggy jort.
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Many on social media alleged the shoe was a copy of Vans’, and the California skate brand itself chimed in subliminally on social media.
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The front treble hook was embedded in the pike’s jaws but was no longer attached to the body of the plug.
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Wynja suggests choosing lights with a manual dimming capability or opting for a smart plug system.
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Here, a pony ant – most commonly known as a green-head ant (Rhytidoponera metallica), native to Australia, is experiencing the worst day of its life.
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And, in season 3, rookie Faith Ward was approved to wear a fashion pony.
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The first foal to reach the shore receives a special title—either King or Queen Neptune, depending on its gender—and is given away via a raffle.
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With the mare and foal doing well, the Chisholms’ next discovery was a wild mustang found starving itself.
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“Cob.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cob. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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