breadbasket

Example Sentences

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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 region is Italy’s breadbasket, typically producing more durum wheat than any other part of the country, and locals often eat pasta twice a day.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 26, 2025

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