oyster
Example Sentences
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"Many of Sydney's early colonial buildings are held together with oyster shell."
From Science Daily • Apr. 6, 2026
The researchers say these findings offer practical guidance for restoring oyster reefs, not only in Australia but around the world where shellfish and coral ecosystems have been heavily damaged.
From Science Daily • Apr. 6, 2026
Graham Platner, a 41-year-old combat veteran and oyster farmer from a town of 1,000, is leading two-term Gov. Janet Mills by more than 30 points in the most recent poll.
From Slate • Mar. 4, 2026
Several native oyster nurseries have been created at Bangor Marina, Belfast Harbour, Glenarm and Carrickfergus.
From BBC • Jan. 9, 2026
Piles of oyster shells made small pointed hills beside the shacks and behind them and in front of them.
From "Homecoming" by Cynthia Voigt
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
