chicken

Example Sentences

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The pair closed out the 51st season of “SNL” with a game of chicken that nearly pushed Jost to shave his head on national television.

From Salon • May 17, 2026

So am I heading back to the bakery next week for another chicken caesar sarnie?

From BBC • May 15, 2026

Yes, the 1985 Steven Spielberg adventure, early in which Mikey, from his porch, opens the front gate for Chunk using a device that employs a bowling ball, bucket, balloon, chicken, football, and sprinkler.

From Barron's • May 14, 2026

KFC CEO Scott Mezvinsky said he thinks highlighting the protein in the chain’s chicken and smaller, snack-sized portions can help the fast-food chain navigate fallout from the drugs.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 13, 2026

Because when he left Shady Glen, he went to his aunt’s house, his lumpy couch in the den, bland chicken dinners.

From "Not Nothing" by Gayle Forman