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Pears

American

[pairz] / pɛərz /

noun

Peter, 1910–86, British tenor.

Pears British

/ pɪəz /

noun

Sir Peter. 1910–86, British tenor, associated esp with the works of Benjamin Britten

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The Deluxe Fresh Fruit Basket includes quite the assortment, from Royal Riviera pears to mangos, pineapple, kiwi, apples, baby bananas, and even an avocado.

From Salon

Referring to recent landslides from old colliery tips in south Wales was "a case of comparing 'apples and pears'", the mine's consultants added.

From BBC

Garten offers additional table-setting ideas, including those with pumpkins, candy corn, chocolate-covered caramels and pears.

From Salon

“Although you can find pears year-round in the grocery store thanks to globalization, pears are in season in the fall. A visit to your farmers’ market may introduce you to some new varieties.

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Aside from a simple charcuterie board, my favorite way to indulge in fresh pears is by caramelizing them.

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