sprout
Example Sentences
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We went with a ribeye, paired with macaroni and cheese, Brussels sprouts, and another standout: creamy mashed potatoes.
From Salon
Grass shoots sprouted behind them, leaving a trail, to show where they had been.
From Literature
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Nature was also present in the collection's accessories, with a bag shaped like a ladybird and a clutch bag that seemed to be sprouting long grass.
From BBC
Mom packed me a chickpea salad sandwich on sprouted bread, which is wrapped in paper at the bottom of my tote bag.
From Literature
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This girl boss couldn’t feel less human if antennae sprouted from her eyebrows.
From Los Angeles Times
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