shuck

Example Sentences

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One of my fondest food-related memories growing up is watching my father shuck corn at our local supermarket.

From Salon • Aug. 23, 2023

I’ll put one of my oyster plates in the freezer while I shuck the oysters from the farmers market.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 2023

Martha was willing to shuck her ladylike trappings — to be ugly and to say ugly things — in ways the actor evidently is not.

From Washington Post • Apr. 22, 2022

Gotham couldn’t find enough employees to make the chocolates, work the grill or shuck the oysters.

From Seattle Times • Dec. 17, 2021

It’s why I often tried to introduce myself with a hug, to slow down the moment and shuck some of the pretense, landing us all in the flesh.

From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama