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jerky

[jur-kee] / ˈdʒɜr ki /


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Rogan is hard to pin down on the jerky question.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 7, 2026

When I first came to Park City, Utah, in 2010, I barely left the Holiday other than to sprint to the grocery store next door for beef jerky and sushi.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 31, 2026

Now, Tesla’s system is smoother and less jerky.

From Barron's • Dec. 14, 2025

For cocktails, the Gui-tini, infused with steak drippings and topped with beef jerky, was my wife’s standout choice.

From Salon • Oct. 31, 2025

I grab a few jerky bits from the top of the ledge, then kneel down and place them in front of her.

From "Wayward Creatures" by Dayna Lorentz




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