poppy

Example Sentences

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Swap out the poppy seeds for chia seeds and add sesame seeds, onion flakes, garlic powder and flaky sea salt to make an omega-3-rich rendition of the popular Everything Bagel Seasoning.

From Salon • Mar. 31, 2026

After the Eaton fire, Altadena resident René Amy planted a quarter billion California poppy seeds across more than 750 properties in the area.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 17, 2026

He believes the UK suffers from "tall poppy syndrome" – where successful people are resented – and a negative culture.

From BBC • Dec. 28, 2025

The poppy plant is also referenced in several ancient texts, including the Ebers Papyrus, Hippocrates, Dioscorides's De Materia Medica, and Galen.

From Science Daily • Dec. 18, 2025

Mother talked of the delicious poppy seed soup and cranberry pudding.

From "Between Shades of Gray" by Ruta Sepetys