egg on
Example Sentences
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Their first chick emerged from its egg on Friday at 15:10 BST.
From BBC ● May 23, 2026
Jackie laid an egg on Tuesday afternoon, offering new hope for babies this year after a previous clutch was eaten by ravens.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 25, 2026
Enter my dummy-simple version: I start the rice cooker before taking my dog, Otto out, and when I return, I spoon a bit into a small bowl and slide a quick over-easy egg on top.
From Salon ● Jan. 29, 2026
The retired farmer had queued up on November 29 at a launch of Bardella's new book in the southern town of Moissac, squashing an egg on his head when he reached him.
From Barron's ● Jan. 9, 2026
She had a smear of breakfast egg on her chin and the blurry eyes of someone who has just stopped crying.
From "How the García Girls Lost Their Accents" by Julia Alvarez
