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[bred] / brɛd /




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In the 19th century U.S., during the Industrial Revolution, porridge and bread fried in fat were customary to help prepare workers for grueling days on the job.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 7, 2026

There is some evidence that foods high in refined carbohydrates and added sugars, from white bread and white rice to biscuits and cakes, may be linked to poorer sleep.

From BBC ● Nov. 6, 2026

"We've reduced the amount of bread we eat and now only have it with one meal a day."

From Barron's ● Nov. 5, 2026

Dirtying three separate bowls to bread chicken cutlets on a Tuesday night.

From Salon ● Nov. 5, 2026

If I could have it in my hands, it would be better than a loaf of bread.

From "Nory Ryan’s Song" by Patricia Reilly Giff

His scientists investigated soy milk, soybean “cheese” and soy breads, with mixed results.

From Salon ● Sep. 13, 2026

"You will see fast food, Indian breads and curries, desserts, and whatever else people have been sending," said Kaanita, a 21-year-old student.

From Barron's ● Jul. 23, 2026

Some cereals and breads are also fortified with it, helping people who do not eat meat get enough.

From Science Daily ● May 27, 2026

Among Ms. Ahmed’s recipes you’ll find simple porridges and breads, as well as more richly seasoned side and main dishes, many spiced with xaawash—that hint of North African, Middle Eastern and Indian influence.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 17, 2026

“The baker’s daughter likes the lad who works the press. She brings him extra breads and pies. Go ahead, eat.”

From "Chains" by Laurie Halse Anderson

Whole Foods frozen fried garlic breaded chicken breast fillets: I cannot overstate my affection for these things.

From Salon ● Nov. 5, 2026

Not to mention Parmo, a fat-laden breaded chicken dish that is a local specialty.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 25, 2026

One sample of breaded shrimp tested positive for the substance, but this positive sample "did not enter US commerce", the FDA said.

From BBC ● Aug. 19, 2025

She takes a bite of a breaded cheese stick and stretches the mozzarella, like, a foot and a half away from her mouth.

From Slate ● Aug. 11, 2025

It was a breaded veal cutlet, spinach, mashed potatoes, and prune whip.

From "A Separate Peace" by John Knowles

It was almost limp with moisture, and there was an obvious contrast between where the breading ended and the chicken began.

From Slate ● Aug. 24, 2026

Many all-you-can-eat menus lead with heavy, low-cost carbohydrates like pasta or thick breading to trigger fullness before you’ve reached the break-even point on higher-cost proteins.

From MarketWatch ● May 14, 2026

When not working shifts at Echo Park vegetarian restaurant Elf Cafe, Kopushyan toiled in his home kitchen with spice blends for four and a half months, obsessively tinkering with breading, seasoning and frying.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 15, 2025

"I was half way through breading fish for tea, it ran through the three bowls which I had to throw away," Donna said.

From BBC ● Mar. 14, 2025

She finishes breading the final croquette, then glances at her wristwatch.

From "The Namesake" by Jhumpa Lahiri


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