salty

Example Sentences

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When those genes were artificially overexpressed, plants performed much better in salty soil.

From Science Daily • Jun. 29, 2026

The discovery could eventually help farmers grow food on land that has become too salty for conventional agriculture.

From Science Daily • Jun. 29, 2026

Heavy seaside fog settled above us, and the air smelled salty.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 15, 2026

A little salty, a little sweet, packed with the kind of umami flavor that takes any dish to the next level, and elevates a flavor profile to make you feel like a pro.

From Salon • Jun. 11, 2026

We eat chicken with steamed rice and vegetables in a light, salty sauce.

From "The Wrong Way Home" by Kate O’Shaughnessy