crop

Example Sentences

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“Every input we do to raise a crop is higher than last year,” said Turner.

From The Wall Street Journal

“Well, you can’t neglect your crops and expect to feast. Maybe this girl will set us right in the end. Perhaps she can make gold into milk and potatoes.”

From Literature

If Henrik Ibsen’s “Hedda Gabler” seems to crop up more often than his other plays, it’s probably because of the enigmatic hold the chilling title character has on actresses and audiences alike.

From Los Angeles Times

Agricultural futures and options are often used by farmers in the real economy to ensure a predictable cash flow from the sale of their crops.

From Barron's

Reiner made a brief appearance in Los Angeles County Superior Court from inside a clear enclosure, his hair closely cropped and his hands in shackles.

From The Wall Street Journal