oyster

Example Sentences

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Tina Manos, 69, said she is concerned about the effect on the area’s economy, including oyster farms, the aquaculture industry and tourism.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026

Graham Platner, a 41-year-old combat veteran and oyster farmer from a town of 1,000, is leading two-term Gov. Janet Mills by more than 30 points in the most recent poll.

From Slate • Mar. 4, 2026

"Now that you have a new amino acid, the world's your oyster," she said.

From Science Daily • Feb. 28, 2026

Several native oyster nurseries have been created at Bangor Marina, Belfast Harbour, Glenarm and Carrickfergus.

From BBC • Jan. 9, 2026

Elinor thought he looked like an oyster with the flesh and life sucked out of it.

From "Inkheart" by Cornelia Funke