egg

Example Sentences

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As of Friday morning, a bit of shell could be seen popping out on the top of the egg.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

A hard-boiled egg is something else entirely: firm, portable, reliable, tucked into lunchboxes or sliced over a salad.

From Salon • Apr. 3, 2026

Paul Kutchinsky set out to create a supersize jeweled egg.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 2, 2026

Modern customs blend religious tradition with secular festivities, including parades, egg hunts, and family meals that center on themes of springtime and renewal.

From Barron's • Apr. 2, 2026

It took an egg in its mouth, and as it swallowed, the skin of its neck stretched out, making it seem double its size.

From "Flying Through Water" by Mamle Wolo