breadbasket

Example Sentences

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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

A barley risotto studded with dried autumn mushrooms follows, Finland’s breadbasket turned into comfort.

From Salon • Mar. 8, 2026

"Saint Elizabeth is the breadbasket of the country, and that has taken a beating. The entire Jamaica has felt the brunt of Melissa."

From Barron's • Oct. 29, 2025

But the boy, Willie Hyde, was given to snatching the last of the loaf as he carried the breadbasket from the table to the kitchen.

From "Lyddie" by Katherine Paterson