as in disaster
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 lemon
Recipe information Preparation Whisk 2 cups fresh lemon juice, ¾ cup pickle brine, ¾ cup (150 g) sugar, and 3 cups water in a large pitcher until sugar is dissolved.
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Inés Anguiano,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
1 July 2026
Products such as Super Milk from Lush (which has a hint of lemon) and SO…?
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Laia Farran Graves,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
The kaffir lime is a member of the Rutaceae family, which includes other citrus fruits such as lemons, grapefruits, and sweet and sour oranges.
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Frannie Comstock,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
30 June 2026
Spread raspberries on the bottom of the baking dish, lightly toss with sugar and lemon juice.
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Sarah Martens,
Better Homes & Gardens,
29 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for lemon
Inés Anguiano,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
1 July 2026
Products such as Super Milk from Lush (which has a hint of lemon) and SO…?
—
Laia Farran Graves,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
The kaffir lime is a member of the Rutaceae family, which includes other citrus fruits such as lemons, grapefruits, and sweet and sour oranges.
—
Frannie Comstock,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
30 June 2026
Spread raspberries on the bottom of the baking dish, lightly toss with sugar and lemon juice.
—
Sarah Martens,
Better Homes & Gardens,
29 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for lemon
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lemon
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Rodríguez said numerous public officials died in the disaster, including security personnel, municipal employees and military officers.
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The Boyle Heights blaze, similar to the Eaton and Palisades fires, has revealed the region’s air monitoring can’t always tell people what they’ve been exposed to in a disaster.
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According to Castillo, one of the most significant failures has been the tendency to treat many squatter complaints as civil disputes rather than criminal investigations.
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Spence also appears to be absorbing the blame for broader failures, with Thomas Tuchel’s touchline frustrations obvious and — for a player still establishing himself at this level — that scrutiny is unlikely to help.
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The strapless gown was designed with a cutout beneath the bust line and symmetrical cutouts at the hips augmented by crisscross fabric.
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The rapper, real name Belcalis Almánzar, wore a multi-colored corset with an intergalactic pattern in shades of purple, pink and yellow detailing on the bust.
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The losers are the automakers still leaving accessories to the dealer, where the margin quietly bleeds away.
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That is a big risk investors take when trying to find the winners and losers within the biotech sector.
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In the 30 years following the tune’s release, disappointment has only continued to plague the Three Lions.
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The crowd was filled with Knicks fans, many of whom bought tickets from 76ers’ supporters who were accustomed to postseason disappointment.
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In contrast, a late planting date, especially after the first fall frost, can reduce cover crop establishment, winter survival, and biomass production.
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Late summer is often the best time to plant veggie seeds for fall harvests, while many perennials can be transplanted in fall, up to 4 to 6 weeks before the first frost is expected in your area.
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Instead, Marsh’s bomb opened the flood gates for the Phillies to score eight runs in the top of the ninth inning to absolutely stun the Nationals and its home crowd in a miraculous 14-9 victory on Tuesday night.
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Both in the Broadhurst Theatre and on The Tonight Show, the number is a total joy bomb.
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Days before the five-year anniversary of the 2021 building collapse that killed 98 people in Surfside, the federal government has published findings that determined the structure of the Champlain Towers South condominium started failing about three weeks before the catastrophe.
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Chile introduced a tax deduction for catastrophe insurance premiums and resilience retrofit investment.
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“Lemon.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lemon. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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