fry

Example Sentences

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We are small fry by most standards, but I can imagine state lawmakers looking at us as easy pickings.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026

Each entrée contained approximately 3.0-3.5 ounces of meat and was served in foods such as fajitas, burgers, stew, burritos, and stir fry.

From Science Daily • May 22, 2026

The only discussion was when Gallrein wandered into the area where reporters were seated in the back of the room where he proclaimed, “Welcome to Kentucky, where we fry everything including dessert.”

From Slate • May 19, 2026

This is targeting high-level, big impact threats rather than small fry: trying to minimise the very real possibility of a successful cyber-attack knocking out critical infrastructure and/or causing damage on a national scale, including economically.

From BBC • May 13, 2026

Darla slid a plate of fries drenched in gravy in front of Jonas Apple, watching with satisfaction as he popped a fry into his mouth.

From "Bone Gap" by Laura Ruby