fruit

Example Sentences

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"I'm not going to lie, I didn't expect you to be this easy to talk to," a watermelon woman tells her dragon-fruit date over their corresponding fruit cocktails at sunset.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

It has continued to flummox consumers in countries such as Spain and Italy, where "mermelada" and "marmellata" respectively are commonly used for spreads made from other kinds of fruit, such as plums and figs.

From BBC • Apr. 2, 2026

The researchers investigated how caffeine consumed at different times of day influences inhibition and impulsivity using fruit flies.

From Science Daily • Mar. 31, 2026

The seeds also mimic the flavors of raspberry or strawberry seeds, adding a subtle yet stylish touch to their individual fruit jams.

From Salon • Mar. 31, 2026

Tell me, now that you have eaten the knowledge of the Most High, the holy fruit preserves, tell me, what is Good and True?’

From "The Many Assassinations of Samir, the Seller of Dreams" by Daniel Nayeri