fermented
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The defect is undetectable to humans until after the grapes are fermented into wine, when it then spoils the yield.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 7, 2026
It also established at least one clear boundary in American diplomacy: Rubio may travel the world on behalf of the president, but he won’t be doing it with a cooler full of fermented cabbage.
From Salon ● Aug. 15, 2026
In its defence the restaurant owner argued that just 60% of diners had opted to try the ants, while the rest were served alternatives like fermented vinegar and edible flowers.
From BBC ● Jul. 22, 2026
On a sidewalk in a middle-class neighborhood of Colima city, the Bejarano family is selling tuba, a refreshing fermented drink made from the fresh, sweet sap of the coconut palm tree.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 24, 2026
Fear fermented in her and the spit in her mouth turned sour.
From "The God of Small Things" by Arundhati Roy
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