plum

Example Sentences

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Experience running a department with a consent decree has become a plum line on a chief’s résumé.

From New York Times

In Cuba, his father worked as president of the Cuban Electric Company — a plum position, until Communist revolutionaries overthrew the government.

From New York Times

Most producers are happy to offer up a slice of plum, a sliver of cheese, a taste of homemade jam on a cracker.

From Washington Times

Until Tuesday evening, the veteran politician had a number of plum committee assignments.

From Los Angeles Times

In the 1890s many smaller growers struggled to afford expensive and elaborate controls to combat pests such as San Jose scale and plum curculio.

From Salon