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breadbasket

[bred-bas-kit, -bah-skit] / ˈbrɛdˌbæs kɪt, -ˌbɑ skɪt /








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Experts warned that Ukraine is Europe’s breadbasket and Europe would starve.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 18, 2026

The scientists knew this massive pollution was happening in what is often described as the "breadbasket of Europe".

From BBC • Mar. 13, 2026

Holguín was once known as the breadbasket of Cuba because of its rich agricultural land.

From Salon • Feb. 15, 2026

The political uncertainty is weighing on grain producers in South America's breadbasket.

From Barron's • Oct. 17, 2025

For me, Gay put out slices of cheddar cheese and added some Wonder bread to the breadbasket.

From "Three Little Words: A Memoir" by Ashley Rhodes-Courter




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