potato

Example Sentences

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French fries have long been criticized as an unhealthy food choice, and new research suggests they may deserve that reputation more than other potato dishes.

From Science Daily • Jun. 3, 2026

This is essentially “shrinkflation,” like when a potato chip manufacturer keeps prices steady but puts fewer chips in the bag.

From Barron's • May 29, 2026

They’re vegetarians: They eat grass, alfalfa, cassava, sweet potato, carrots, beets, and, at the zoo, a commercial feed.

From Slate • May 27, 2026

A potato tycoon who couldn’t type was the first to bet big on Micron MU 19.29%increase; green up pointing triangle .

From The Wall Street Journal • May 26, 2026

The potato stalks leaned against each other, limp and wet, the leaves shapeless and dripping.

From "Nory Ryan’s Song" by Patricia Reilly Giff