cotton

Example Sentences

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"I was working at a cotton factory... when we came out from work we saw the police, they were lining up," he recalled.

From BBC • Apr. 6, 2026

I can see how it might feel like it’s been treated like a ball of cotton candy to give it away.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 6, 2026

Supply-chain disruptions are rippling through markets for fertilizer, semiconductors, packaged consumer products and cotton.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 29, 2026

The two farms plant a large variety of crops, including nuts, corn, wheat, cotton, alfalfa and fruits and vegetables — all needing a variety of fertilizers and other nutrients.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 29, 2026

After the flowers of the silk cotton tree were gone, it grew beautiful brown pods that began to burst, showering kapok all over the island and into the lake.

From "Flying Through Water" by Mamle Wolo