pea

Example Sentences

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It’s where I watched Barack Obama get elected twice, the Lakers win back-to-back championships, and where I indulged in countless night caps and an unreasonable amount of all-you-can-eat split pea soup.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 26, 2026

The fairy tale of the princess and the pea tells of a young royal so sensitive she could detect a tiny pea hidden beneath many mattresses.

From Science Daily • Mar. 16, 2026

The teapot piece has pea tendril decor, which alludes to my favorite spring garden vegetable.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 13, 2026

A pea might be hearty or soft, depending on how you use it, and that’s part of the pleasure.

From Salon • Feb. 8, 2026

Nim and Alex collected three green pineapples, a few mashed strawberries, and scattered pea pods.

From "Nim’s Island" by Wendy Orr