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since the wall separating our cubicles is paper-thin, I get way too much information about my coworker's love life
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The Knicks are mere pennies below the second apron but still could aggregate Robinson, Precious Achiuwa’s expiring $6 million deal and whatever amount of second-round picks is appropriate in exchange for a rotation-caliber wing to fortify their paper-thin bench.
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John Hollinger, The Athletic, 10 Jan. 2025
Expect paper-thin comté that actually tastes like the Jura mountains, served between gossamer nori or hamaguri clams under garlic panko that bridge French and Japanese techniques without trying too hard.
—Paul Jebara, Travel + Leisure, 23 Dec. 2024
The Louisiana institution has been serving its signature version of paper-thin, sliced fish that’s battered and deep fried to a crispy, golden-brown perfection since 1934.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 19 Dec. 2024
The paper-thin patties and pillowy buns have swept the nation and are now being infused with Korean, Filipino, Indian, and Italian flavors, among many others.
—Emily Wilson, Bon Appétit, 16 Dec. 2024
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John Hollinger, The Athletic, 10 Jan. 2025
Expect paper-thin comté that actually tastes like the Jura mountains, served between gossamer nori or hamaguri clams under garlic panko that bridge French and Japanese techniques without trying too hard.
—Paul Jebara, Travel + Leisure, 23 Dec. 2024
The Louisiana institution has been serving its signature version of paper-thin, sliced fish that’s battered and deep fried to a crispy, golden-brown perfection since 1934.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 19 Dec. 2024
The paper-thin patties and pillowy buns have swept the nation and are now being infused with Korean, Filipino, Indian, and Italian flavors, among many others.
—Emily Wilson, Bon Appétit, 16 Dec. 2024
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“Paper-thin.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/paper-thin. Accessed 24 Jan. 2025.
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