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- noun Plural form of
orange .
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Examples
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Consequently, pretty much the only time of year I eat oranges is at Christmas, when Mandarin oranges, which are easy to peel, sweet, not too white-stuffy, and are conveniently seedless are available.
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A similar enzyme in oranges, called valencene synthase, was responsible for producing its taste and smell.
Allylix Sniffs Out Biotech For New Fragrances Kerry A. Dolan 2010
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Marie says: apples to oranges is the comparison made by jwest
Think Progress » Steele: ‘Trust Me, After Taxes, A Million Dollars Is Not A Lot Of Money’ 2010
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What Jell-O salads and mandarin oranges had to do with the ring of hell she would be sent to, I don't know, but nevertheless, let this be a lesson to you: Friends don't let friends sext to the other friends 'Mothers' in law.
Lora Somoza: When Hot Cosmopolitan Sex Tips Go Bad Lora Somoza 2010
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Your comparison between apples and oranges is “intellectually dishonest.”
Think Progress » Bachmann: ‘We’re hoping that President Obama’s policies don’t succeed.’ 2010
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A similar enzyme in oranges, called valencene synthase, was responsible for producing its taste and smell.
Allylix Sniffs Out Biotech For New Fragrances Kerry A. Dolan 2010
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Last night, we snacked on strawberry hamantashen and fresh Mandarin oranges and a huge tin of chocolate cookies, and watched a couple more episodes of Fringe.
Have your squid and eat it, too. greygirlbeast 2009
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I like to mix canned, mandarin oranges into our cranberry sauce.
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•Au Bon Pain: Steak salad with cranberries and mandarin oranges and fat-free raspberry vinaigrette
Easy, low-calorie recipes for breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks 2010
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Another apples to oranges is bloggers who request galleys (as those blogging teens seem to be doing to Elizabeth) and bloggers who accept them.
Publishers and bloggers Roger Sutton 2009
thesuperiorbeing commented on the word oranges
Jugglable. In fact, juggling two oranges is probably the most diverting activity you can do at school.
February 23, 2008
reesetee commented on the word oranges
Because they're not the same as apples.
September 3, 2009