pinto

Example Sentences

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As a child in Northern California, he grew up eating tostadas with refried pinto beans.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 10, 2026

The California coast was once home to the greatest number of abalone species in the world — black, white, red, green, pink, flat and pinto.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 1, 2025

Steven Ness, who grows pinto beans and pumpkins in central New Mexico, said the rising cost of irrigation as groundwater dwindles is an issue across the board for farmers in the region.

From Washington Times • Oct. 29, 2023

Let's start with beans: black beans, lentils, chickpeas, pinto and kidney beans are all excellent sources of healthy protein, low in fat and high in fiber.

From Salon • Mar. 27, 2023

“You better be careful out there,” she says, setting a plate of pinto beans, rice, and pork chops down on the table.

From "The Skin I'm In" by Sharon G. Flake