in the mood
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But it is one of the most useful things you can keep in your fridge: affordable, basically already prepped and flexible enough to become almost anything, depending on what you’re in the mood for.
From Salon • May 22, 2026
And if he’s in the mood for it, we’ll have a parade.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 2, 2026
The final day task demanded the utmost golfing courage and Young was in the mood.
From BBC • Mar. 16, 2026
Simon, though, was not in the mood to reflect on the events of last year -- she had hinted at that by raising a finger to her mouth as she crossed the line.
From Barron's • Feb. 11, 2026
And if he’s in the mood for showing.
From "Finding Langston" by Lesa Cline-Ransome
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