Example Sentences

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I eat those Andes Mints now — and I smile when I think of mom.

From Salon • Jun. 3, 2026

In fact, less than 50% of their refining capacity is used, according to Harshad Ajmera, secretary of the Association of Gold Refiners and Mints.

From BBC • Mar. 28, 2024

When Girl Scouts in New York start their annual cookie sales this week, customers will be paying $7 a box for favorites like Thin Mints, Samoas, and Tagalongs, up from $5 last year.

From New York Times • Feb. 3, 2024

The John Birch Society was founded in 1958 by Junior Mints manufacturer Robert Welch with other businessmen, including Fred C. Koch, father of the Koch brothers.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 26, 2023

“Besides, I like the Girl Scout Thin Mints I bought from Mertie-Jo. I had a whole sleeve of them for dinner.”

From "Dead End in Norvelt" by Jack Gantos