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squash

[skwosh, skwawsh] / skwɒʃ, skwɔʃ /


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In the fields beyond, a squash farmer trudged home, a sack slung over his shoulder heavy with his harvest.

From Barron's • Apr. 22, 2026

Even Troy, who treats Josh well, will complain about soggy squash blossoms from the club kitchen.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 16, 2026

This supplies the UK with 55 million cobs of corn each year, along with chillis, butternut squash, and also green beans.

From BBC • Feb. 18, 2026

He didn’t outright squash the idea of a second reconciliation, noting: “Do we have other things in mind? Yeah, we do. We have things in mind.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 11, 2026

“Not liking squash, wanting to be alone in the bathroom, all that stuff is incomprehensible.”

From "Invisible Inkling" by Emily Jenkins




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