pie

Example Sentences

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A lot of folks think that is pie in the sky.

From Barron's • Mar. 27, 2026

“The pie gets smaller and more people are fighting for the pie,” said Judy Chan, the wine producer.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 24, 2026

Burnham said the bid was "not pie in the sky", and there had been "promising conversations" with organisers about "bringing the tournament to a bespoke, world-class course at Hulton Park".

From BBC • Mar. 18, 2026

Miraculously, the line of people that usually snakes down Melrose yearning for a slice of chef Karla Subero Pittol’s passion lime fruit icebox pie is nonexistent today.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 10, 2026

He dodged every rubber band, coconut custard pie, mud clod, and wadded-up sock ball they flung his way.

From "Mr. Lemoncello's Library Olympics" by Chris Grabenstein