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broccoli

[brok-uh-lee, brok-lee] / ˈbrɒk ə li, ˈbrɒk li /


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This was led by higher prices for fresh fruit and fresh vegetables in May, with households paying more for items such as berries, broccoli, cauliflower and tomatoes.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 22, 2026

Farms in California’s Imperial Valley depend entirely on the river to grow crops including hay, broccoli and lettuce.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 2026

He grows cauliflowers, broccoli, leeks and brussel sprouts around Comber in County Down.

From BBC • Mar. 19, 2026

Foods rich in soluble fiber include many fruits and vegetables, such as apples, avocados, bananas, cabbage, broccoli, and cauliflower.

From Science Daily • Mar. 8, 2026

But when the cows are done grazing tomorrow, those plants will still be standing, like forlorn pieces of broccoli left on a picky eater’s plate.

From "The Omnivore's Dilemma" by Michael Pollan




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