as in medley
an unorganized collection or mixture of various things
its jambalaya of widely diverse nationalities and races gives the urban neighborhood a rich vitality
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Stirring the jambalaya is Kennedy, a member of the Bob Huggins coaching tree from his days as an assistant at Cincinnati.
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Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Mar. 2024
His jollof rice, an African staple, is delicious evidence of the origin of Louisiana’s jambalaya.
—Usa Today Network, USA TODAY, 15 Feb. 2024
If too many cooks on TV, factual or fictional, have led you to expect a steaming jambalaya of shouts, showoffs, panic stations, and free-range oaths, Trần’s film will come as a calm and clear surprise: a consommé devoutly to be wished.
—Anthony Lane, The New Yorker, 5 Feb. 2024
Our chicken jambalaya recipe showcased each Dutch oven's stovetop and slow-cooking capabilities, while our simple rice recipe revealed if the sides of the Dutch oven cooked the rice at a higher temperature than the center and vice versa.
—Rennie Dyball, Peoplemag, 20 Oct. 2023
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Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Mar. 2024
His jollof rice, an African staple, is delicious evidence of the origin of Louisiana’s jambalaya.
—Usa Today Network, USA TODAY, 15 Feb. 2024
If too many cooks on TV, factual or fictional, have led you to expect a steaming jambalaya of shouts, showoffs, panic stations, and free-range oaths, Trần’s film will come as a calm and clear surprise: a consommé devoutly to be wished.
—Anthony Lane, The New Yorker, 5 Feb. 2024
Our chicken jambalaya recipe showcased each Dutch oven's stovetop and slow-cooking capabilities, while our simple rice recipe revealed if the sides of the Dutch oven cooked the rice at a higher temperature than the center and vice versa.
—Rennie Dyball, Peoplemag, 20 Oct. 2023
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And the best way of doing that is through a medley, give me a short story quickly with all those songs.—
Steve Baltin,
Forbes,
24 Feb. 2025
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Lil Wayne Gets Support from The Roots for Career-Spanning Medley After Super Bowl Disappointment 8 hr 20 min ago Lil Wayne pulled together a medley of some of his biggest hits during his SNL50: The Anniversary Special performance with The Roots.—
Lindsay Kimble,
People.com,
17 Feb. 2025
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Called Pokémon Champions, this game focuses entirely on battling Pokémon, with a variety of mechanics from like Mega Evolution and Dynamax available.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
27 Feb. 2025
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Similar to the sneakers listed above, these running shoes have soft, plush cushioning for supreme comfort and support, plus a unique outsole with impressive traction and grip for a variety of terrains.—
Clara McMahon,
People.com,
27 Feb. 2025
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Baker also leads the orchestra, which sounds grand — although the sound in the arts center’s Pugh Theater often left musicians, lead singers and chorus all at the same level, with actors speaking over all of it at the same time to create a sonic jumble.—
Matthew J. Palm,
Orlando Sentinel,
27 Feb. 2025
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Minimize noise and clutter Dr. Small says environmental triggers like loud sounds and jumbles of papers and clothing can increase sundowning symptoms.—
Cathy Habas,
SELF,
17 Jan. 2025
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Erivo did the same on Oscars night, wearing an assortment of diamond rings and hoops with a custom Louis Vuitton forest green velvet gown.—
Shannon Adducci,
Robb Report,
3 Mar. 2025
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Each aims for timeless appeal with youthful twists and modest coverage, which extends to the new label’s beachwear assortment including 100 percent cotton double-gauze Vista bottoms, Laguna Fray button-up shirt and tiered maxi Reef skirt, which doubles as a maxidress.—
Emily Mercer,
WWD,
28 Feb. 2025
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The Sunday’s Best exhibit features 18 artists and includes over 30 pieces of artwork in a variety of mediums, including photography, collages, fiber art and more.—
Kamal Morgan,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
27 Feb. 2025
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The show’s more than 175 works will span nearly six decades of his practice, which explored the Civil Rights Movement, science, and technology via an impressive range of disciplines including painting, sculpture, collage, photography, printmaking, and music.—
Julie Belcove,
Robb Report,
22 Feb. 2025
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Be sure to try the seafood gumbo, shrimp étouffée, and shrimp gumbo.—
Trudy Haywood Saunders,
Travel + Leisure,
2 Mar. 2025
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From the spicy kick of gumbo to the sweet bite of a beignet, every morsel of delicious food here is a celebration of a wide variety of flavors, culture, and community.—
Ronny Maye,
Forbes,
2 Mar. 2025
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