kernel

Example Sentences

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There is a kernel of truth somewhere in that convoluted metaphor.

From The Verge

Fat, dried corn kernels — which were the color of fresh buttermilk — pelted into the basin.

From Salon

This is a small, vicious instrument with tiny, triangular, bent tines that look like canine teeth sticking out to rip the kernels from the cob.

From Washington Post

Oftentimes some of those bugs would allow attackers to obtain kernel privileges.

From The Verge

Her tip for cutting the kernels off the cob is my go-to method: Lay the cob flat on the cutting board for slicing, rather than standing it upright; it’s much faster and less messy.

From New York Times