beet

Example Sentences

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Food companies started replacing it with cane or beet sugar more than a decade ago.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 14, 2026

"Once upon a time potatoes and sugar beet weren't grown here and now they're one of the main crops in the area," said Sarah-Jane Taylor.

From Barron's • Oct. 31, 2025

This leftover pulp, which makes up about 80% of the beet after sugar extraction, was transformed into carbohydrates that trigger plants' natural immune responses.

From Science Daily • Oct. 12, 2025

The rice field is surrounded by potato, onion and beet crops, which are still the thriving staples here.

From BBC • Sep. 27, 2025

“Lina, put this in your pocket and take it to Mr. Stalas,” said Mother, handing me a beet.

From "Between Shades of Gray" by Ruta Sepetys