Example Sentences

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Tulips aren’t the only thing blooming this spring.

From Barron's • Apr. 21, 2026

Tulips usually start blooming a few weeks later in SoCal.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 2, 2025

Tulips are also versatile enough to work well in both modern and traditional settings.

From Seattle Times • May 1, 2023

Tulips have been adored for centuries, while dahlias have had their ebbs and flows.

From Washington Post • Nov. 15, 2022

“Hullo,” he said more cheerfully, “the Parrot Tulips are in bud!”

From "Mary Poppins" by P. L. Travers