plum

Example Sentences

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Across Seattle, the arrival of spring signals the blossoming of both cherry and plum trees, with blooms visible from early February until, for some species, May.

From Seattle Times

The latest flashpoint is Chad, a sprawling desert nation at the crossroads of the continent, now a plum target for Russia’s expanding effort.

From New York Times

If using small fruit like apricots or Italian plums, you can simply pit and halve them and arrange them cut-side down.

From Salon

Over the past few years, in an attempt at an image makeover, prunes have sometimes been renamed "dried plums."

From Salon

In a large bowl, toss plums, arugula, pistachios, fennel, and ricotta salata together.

From Salon