chicken

Example Sentences

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On Wednesday in La Paz, thousands of Bolivians queued for hours to buy chicken, a stark sign of how much families are struggling with shortages that have been worsened by protests.

From Barron's • Jun. 4, 2026

While he can still get beef and chicken, vegetables and lentils are hard to come by.

From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026

Poultry litter only becomes available when chicken houses are cleaned, not necessarily when a farmer needs it, said Maples.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 2, 2026

A whole rotisserie chicken offers more bang for your buck, since it comes fully cooked and can be enjoyed in many meals.

From Salon • May 30, 2026

“My mom’s been trying to fix Ray up. He told her not to. He said it made him feel like yesterday’s chicken wings.”

From "The Tenth Mistake of Hank Hooperman" by Gennifer Choldenko