piña
Americannoun
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"Drones scan thousands of hectares to accurately count individual crops, assess plant health, spot early signs of disease, and monitor the growth of the piña to predict the absolute perfect window for harvesting," Vadlamudi says.
From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026
The whirring piña colada machine tempted me, but at $15 a glass, it would quickly drain my budget.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 2, 2026
At her place near Crenshaw Boulevard, I made her piña coladas from a mix.
From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 22, 2025
“The kids are like, ‘We want a virgin mojito or a virgin piña colada, and the next thing you know I am paying $18 for each,” he said.
From Seattle Times • May 5, 2024
She made desserts for everyone in our village—dulce de camote con piña, empanadas de guayaba, palanquetas de cacahuate.
From "The Book of Unknown Americans" by Cristina Henríquez
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