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husked

verb

past tense of husk

as in peeled

to remove the natural covering of the tedious task of husking coconuts

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Combine 3 heads of garlic, cloves separated and peeled, and 1½ cups grapeseed oil in a small ovenproof saucepan (add more oil if cloves aren’t submerged).

— Jeremy Fox, Bon Appetit Magazine, 28 Aug. 2026
There is no trailer yet for One Piece’s return, but since production has wrapped, keep your eyes peeled for fresh looks at what’s to come in the next few months.

— Brianna Zigler, Entertainment Weekly, 24 Aug. 2026

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