potato

Example Sentences

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She compared the work to a game of hot potato.

From Salon • Apr. 6, 2026

The raw potato write-off, rising factory costs, and inflationary pressures contributed to a higher manufacturing cost per pound.

From Barron's • Apr. 1, 2026

The sweet potato coconut soup hit the spot.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

For the first nine days, it is simple and largely vegetarian - sweet flatbread, lentils and potato curry among the staples.

From BBC • Mar. 28, 2026

I reached for the first potato and the knife that swung on its hook and began to cut.

From "Nory Ryan’s Song" by Patricia Reilly Giff