cherry

Example Sentences

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Bezos’ participation provided a flashpoint, the rotten cherry on top of the whole stinking “let them eat cake.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 5, 2026

The fact the men had done it from an untaxed vehicle was also "the cherry on the top" of what had been a traumatic experience, she added.

From BBC • Apr. 29, 2026

With G&T, dinners showcase Dorset’s homegrown ingredients at their best: delicate hand-dived scallops from Lyme Bay, organic salads scattered with edible flowers, puddings as light as cherry blossoms.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 11, 2026

Other impressive features on the grounds include a saltwater pool; vegetable gardens; a wildflower meadow; an orchard of cherry, apple, and peach trees; and a sports court—ideal for Paul’s training.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 8, 2026

Tiny Gold orbs the size of cherry pits sat nestled in the blossoms.

From "A Wish in the Dark" by Christina Soontornvat