husks
Example Sentences
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This version leans hard into fresh corn, still in its cool green husks and already smelling sweet before you cut it from the cob.
From Salon ● Aug. 16, 2026
The burned husks of thousands of homes have been flattened.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 7, 2026
"It should also be noted that, after removing the husks and phenolic compounds, the flour has a very neutral taste and aroma, especially compared to the various vegetable proteins on the market," she said.
From Science Daily ● Nov. 4, 2025
The CO2 that emerges into the air is sucked away and then concentrated using charred coconut husks ready to be stored.
From BBC ● Apr. 17, 2025
The smaller children raced around the piles, snatching the husks, sometimes before they even touched the ground.
From "The Underground Railroad: A Novel" by Colson Whitehead
