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butteries

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plural of buttery, chiefly dialect

as in larders

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Such feeding black holes and the cosmic larders of gas and dust that surround them are usually extremely bright emitters of X-rays.

— Robert Lea, Space.com, 2 Sep. 2026
Before refrigeration became mainstream, cutout details were added to larders and meat safes as a way to ventilate a cupboard without leaving it open.

— Kelsey Mulvey, Architectural Digest, 27 July 2026

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If elected, Haider said her goals include protecting healthcare, funding food pantries, improving mental health care and providing more accessibility as a candidate.

— David Sharos, Chicago Tribune, 29 Oct. 2026
And thousands of local food pantries step up to meet that need.

— Josh Taylor, CBS News, 28 Oct. 2026

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