chicken

Example Sentences

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One comes from Rolling Stone, which headlined its article about the chicken hatchlings thusly: “First They Brought Back Dire Wolves. Next Up? Artificial Wombs.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 21, 2026

“It has become a game of chicken between physical tightening and confidence that diplomacy or reopening headlines arrive before inventories become critically stressed.”

From MarketWatch • May 18, 2026

The pair closed out the 51st season of “SNL” with a game of chicken that nearly pushed Jost to shave his head on national television.

From Salon • May 17, 2026

While investors are focused on fuel, the chain’s chicken wings are becoming a capital-light source of traffic.

From Barron's • May 14, 2026

I trotted along behind her, eager to get a glimpse of a picnic basket that promised fried chicken and buttered biscuits.

From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan