banana
Example Sentences
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Johnson won five Six Nations titles as a player but only two Grand Slams, so knows that potential banana skins lie ahead for Les Bleus.
From BBC
Kip gifts Scott a pair of blue socks with bananas on them, a physical manifestation of the smoothie for when Scott’s not in New York, and he wears them during every game.
From Salon
"The food in Malaysia was really nice and I got to see these monkeys; they're called dusky leaf monkeys. They're so cheeky – they once stole my banana," he said.
From BBC
And I feel bad being so annoying, but the sand between my toes is driving me bananas.
From Literature
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She always urged them to eat apples or bananas if they were hungry, and when they were thirsty, she suggested water or orange juice.
From Literature
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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.