foodstuff
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foodstuffs
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noun
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Origin of foodstuff
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“Just like rice—basic foodstuff that you would fix at the end of the world,” he said, adding that he hasn’t had issues with management.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 26, 2026
As he watches the jamón being carved, Jaime Fernández, international commercial director for the Grupo Osborne, which produces wine, sherry and the renowned Cinco Jotas brand of ham, describes it as a "flagship" national foodstuff.
From BBC ● Jun. 10, 2025
Before becoming the symbol of Halloween, pumpkins had a very long history as a foodstuff.
From Salon ● Oct. 28, 2024
And versions of this protest tool, throwing a foodstuff at somebody, have been around a long time.
From Slate ● Jun. 5, 2024
Marlena and I are alone, holding various bits of foodstuff toward Rosie’s inquisitive trunk.
From "Water for Elephants" by Sara Gruen
If changing climate means that certain foodstuffs can no longer be produced in their traditional localities, then the idea of terroir will be stretched to its limits.
From BBC ● Aug. 27, 2026
She says many in her community are now receiving government support to promote and sell their non-coca crops and other foodstuffs.
From BBC ● Jul. 19, 2026
Coverage of the foodstuffs whisked into MSG includes photo evidence of eggs, bell peppers, oranges and arugula.
From Salon ● Jul. 2, 2026
Prime Minister Rumen Radev, who won April's general election with a pledge to combat inflation, introduced discounts of at least 15 percent on certain basic foodstuffs in early June, in cooperation with major retail chains.
From Barron's ● Jun. 25, 2026
He thought there must be crates of foodstuffs packed somewhere in the hold but he didnt think any of it would be edible.
From "The Road" by Cormac McCarthy
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