pie

Example Sentences

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

From Barron's • Mar. 27, 2026

Instead China’s share of the pie has decreased, ending 2025 at around 16.5% of the global economy.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 20, 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

“Project Hail Mary” is wholesome science fiction that satisfies like a jumbo serving of apple pie and milk.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 18, 2026

Then Ella dragged Brigit to the Conjure Creole Creamery, where attendants pulled levers making decadent concretes and malted mischief milkshakes full of pralines and petit fours and pieces of pecan pie.

From "The Marvellers" by Dhonielle Clayton