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Franken-

Or franken-
Slang.
  1. Usually Disparaging.,  a combining form extracted from Frankenstein (the monster), used especially before a food, and meaning “genetically engineered”.

    Frankentomatoes; a Frankenfood.

  2. this combining form used before something that is a hybrid of disparate parts, and meaning "strange or frightening".

    a dangerous Frankenstorm; incredible Frankenpastries.



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“Never thought I’d say a prayer for Charlie Kirk. But here goes,” former Sen. Al Franken wrote.

From Slate

Capt Danny Franken, 53, first officer Floris Rhee, 24, Dr Mathias Eyl, 46, and Maria Fernanda Rojaz Ortiz, 31, died at the scene, the BBC can now report.

From BBC

Capt Franken and Mr Rhee were described as "highly-respected and cherished colleagues" by Zeusch Aviation, which is based at Lelystad Airport.

From BBC

In an additional statement given to Dutch media, Mr Franken's family said his loss was "unbearable".

From BBC

But Maron was less broadly popular than his colleagues Janeane Garofalo, Al Franken and “Daily Show” co-creator Lizz Winstead.

From Salon

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