yardbird
Example Sentences
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The cost of the beloved yardbird has shot up on menus across the U.S.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 6, 2026
Now, because of a mix of slim restaurant margins, inflation, a national protein obsession and consumer expectations, the beloved yardbird has become a proxy for the affordability crisis.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 5, 2026
The fiery, cayenne-laden style of yardbird, born in the city, is a foodie obsession.
From New York Times ● Dec. 18, 2017
Dishes of note: Fried yardbird with potatoes, collards and mace gravy; Helga’s meatballs and pasta with tomato ragout and ricotta toast.
From Washington Post ● Dec. 8, 2016
The ensuing scramble is pure bedlam, because the last two men of the platoon to answer roll call get the "yardbird" detail.
From Time Magazine Archive
