pickle

Example Sentences

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The erstwhile interim U.S. attorney, then, is in a pickle of his own making.

From Slate • Mar. 11, 2026

That pickle was obvious in Minnesota’s two-track response.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 26, 2026

Alcaraz had treatment to both thighs and was also drinking pickle juice, but his movement improved as the match went on.

From BBC • Jan. 30, 2026

Bisquick, bouillon paste, stock powder and even pickle juice can transform a weeknight scramble or a forgotten vegetable into something rich and surprising.

From Salon • Dec. 30, 2025

They had stiff, leathery, purple-black skin and they smelt like old pickle jars.

From "The Bell Jar" by Sylvia Plath