clam

Example Sentences

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The West Hollywood clam shack conjures Rhode Island on the West Coast, be it with clams of all kinds, lobster cooked just right or oysters treated with reverence.

From Los Angeles Times • May 23, 2026

“My go-to recipe is a little bit different than your typical clam chowder,” Matijevich says.

From Salon • Feb. 20, 2026

As a result, the European Union has completely banned harvesting the clam.

From Science Daily • Feb. 9, 2026

Anyone beyond the land of candlepin bowling and cringing at red clam chowder thought they had a better shot at finishing at the bottom of the standings than reaching the Super Bowl.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 26, 2026

Friday, 3 “I have an idea about Mami,” Bri said with nervous pride as she, Alex, and Julie began a supper of spaghetti and red clam sauce.

From "The Dead and the Gone" by Susan Beth Pfeffer