breadbasket

Example Sentences

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

From MarketWatch • Apr. 18, 2026

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

From Salon • Mar. 8, 2026

St Elizabeth, known as Jamaica's breadbasket, produces much of the island's produce.

From BBC • Oct. 29, 2025

With significant agricultural production and a prominent role in regional trade, Cameroon is seen as the breadbasket of central Africa.

From Barron's • Oct. 9, 2025

“Have a rigmarole,” offered the count, passing the breadbasket.

From "The Phantom Tollbooth" by Norton Juster