fodder

Example Sentences

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Blessedly, these ballerinas didn’t learn their skills in prison or the foster system, and their tutus are not fodder for a satanic pyre.

From Salon • Mar. 29, 2026

They remember the shows that defined their childhood; that had them planted on couches for appointment viewing; that they binged when streaming came into the picture; that were fodder for water-cooler conversations.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 18, 2026

Adding to the costs was the expensive fodder that farmers had to buy while their herds were unable to graze in the open fields.

From Barron's • Mar. 13, 2026

Ultimately, backseat photos have long been the fodder of tabloids - and that is unlikely to change any time soon.

From BBC • Feb. 27, 2026

No replacement could be found; what draft horses remained were needed to pull the wagons that held their food and fodder.

From "A Dance with Dragons" by George R. R. Martin