peanuts
Example Sentences
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Brayen is allergic to dairy, banana, pineapple, peas, green beans, wheat, egg, soya, nuts and peanuts, kiwi, root vegetables and pea protein.
From BBC • Mar. 20, 2026
Both leaders had famously tough childhoods -- Lee worked in a sweatshop to support his family, while Lula dropped out of school to sell peanuts and shine shoes.
From Barron's • Feb. 23, 2026
I also like to keep welcome gifts what I think of as “airplane- and pre-K–safe,” meaning I tend to avoid ingredients that aren’t allowed in those spaces, like peanuts, tree nuts and shellfish.
From Salon • Jan. 27, 2026
“That dip is peanuts compared to what it’s gone up,” he said.
From MarketWatch • Jan. 21, 2026
Then they’d usually hit the bar for a cold ginger beer and stale peanuts that were disgusting to eat, but perfect for trying to see who could catch the most in their mouths.
From "As Brave As You" by Jason Reynolds
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