cherry

Example Sentences

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Authorities cancelled the town's famous cherry blossom festival this year, saying the surge in tourists had become unmanageable for locals.

From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026

The cherry on top of a truly L.A. day came at the end of the night when the Dodgers delivered a blowout win, crushing the Rockies 15-6.

From Los Angeles Times • May 28, 2026

Southern Californians compare notes on their favorite cherry dishes.

From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2026

California’s warmest March on record, followed by April rains, hurt the cherry season in the Central Valley too, reducing the harvest statewide, said Chris Zanobini, executive director of the California Cherry Board.

From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2026

I had to stuff the jar of raki and the packet of cherry paste under the bundles of wool on the pack mule in order to yank on Rostam’s harness with both hands.

From "The Many Assassinations of Samir, the Seller of Dreams" by Daniel Nayeri