butter

Example Sentences

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While Coinbase has diversified its business over the last five years, crypto trading remains its bread and butter, which is a problem when prices are low.

From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026

First devised in 1828 by English grocer John Osborn, Gentleman’s Relish is a punchy blend of mashed anchovy fillets, butter and a secret blend of spices and herbs.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 1, 2026

To add some variety, I also like to sprinkle in some extra dark chocolate chips with the granola layer and/or drizzle a bit of nut butter into the fruit layer.

From Salon • May 24, 2026

A more humorous example of this, he said, is a 2015 Instagram photo from TSA of an open jar of peanut butter.

From Los Angeles Times • May 22, 2026

It was his ninth birthday, and she’d found enough change to buy him a chocolate–peanut butter cupcake with sprinkles.

From "The Way to Rio Luna" by Zoraida Cordova