How to Use kernel in a Sentence
kernel
noun
- There's not a kernel of truth in what they say.
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Cut the kernels off the corn cobs and place them in a large bowl.
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Julia Turshen,
Charlotte Observer,
31 Jan. 2024
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So what was the first kernel of the idea for this movie?
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Brian Davids,
The Hollywood Reporter,
7 Aug. 2020
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Cut the corn kernels straight from the cob for the freshest taste.
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Jenna Sims,
Southern Living,
21 Nov. 2023
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Remove and cool to the touch, then cut the kernels from the cobs.
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Lynda Balslev,
The Mercury News,
8 July 2024
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As with all the best lies, this one is based on a kernel of truth.
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Sammy Roth,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Nov. 2023
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Let cool slightly and remove the husk, then slice the kernels from the cob.
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Lauren Joseph,
New York Times,
28 July 2023
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The endosperm is the largest part of the kernel and the biggest constituent in white flours and breads.
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Linda Carroll,
NBC News,
1 Dec. 2022
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The joke works because there’s more than a kernel of truth in it.
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Joel A. Erickson,
The Indianapolis Star,
26 Apr. 2021
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The corn — boiled first to plump its kernels — is mixed with mint and lime juice to add an acidic crunch to the dish.
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Ben Mims,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Aug. 2023
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The texture comes from pureeing some of the corn kernels.
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Jenna Sims,
Southern Living,
21 Nov. 2023
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To freeze kernels of corn, remove the corn kernels from the cob.
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Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
30 July 2024
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Taking the first kernel to pop out of the pan doesn’t do anything.
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Emily Langer,
Washington Post,
2 Dec. 2020
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And in the back of my mind a little kernel of an idea was growing.
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Good Housekeeping,
25 Jan. 2023
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To do this, the libraries make a call directly to the kernel.
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Dan Goodin,
Ars Technica,
30 Aug. 2022
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When cool enough to handle, cut corn kernels off the cobs with a knife.
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Eileen Finan,
Peoplemag,
31 May 2024
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When fresh corn is in season, the kernels are crisp, juicy and milky-sweet.
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Lynda Balslev,
The Mercury News,
8 July 2024
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Coconut oil is an oil made from the meat, milk, and kernel of the coconut.
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Lauren Corona,
chicagotribune.com,
11 Mar. 2021
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Fresh corn kernels: Fresh is best, but frozen (and thawed) works great, too.
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Southern Living Test Kitchen,
Southern Living,
29 May 2024
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That kernel of popcorn that got stuck in your teeth at the movies could come back to haunt you.
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Rachel Swalin,
Health,
3 Feb. 2023
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This is the kernel of pain that everything in my life comes back to.
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Devin,
Longreads,
2 Feb. 2021
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First, a quick lesson on the anatomy of a wheat kernel.
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Outside Online,
1 Feb. 2021
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When kernels are exposed, the process just speeds up that much more.
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Patricia S York,
Southern Living,
29 May 2024
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And these days, most cornhole bags have nary a kernel in them.
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Kathrine Nero,
The Enquirer,
27 Dec. 2021
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Couscous, both the small pearls and grain-size kernels, is a type of pasta.
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Lisa Zwirn,
BostonGlobe.com,
18 Apr. 2023
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Simply place the kernels in the bowl and microwave for two to four minutes.
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Jessica Comstock,
Better Homes & Gardens,
13 Jan. 2024
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Cut the kernels from the cob and place them in a freezer-quality bag in the freezer.
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Susan Selasky,
Detroit Free Press,
13 Aug. 2023
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Often, though, there is at least a kernel of truth in the rumors.
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Robert Kidd,
Forbes,
27 Jan. 2022
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Experts say there may be a kernel of truth to it—but the advice isn’t so clear-cut.
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Maggie O'Neill,
Health,
3 Oct. 2024
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Have your child choose from baby carrots, a cheese stick, or roasted corn kernels on the side to balance out the lunch.
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Toby Amidor, Ms, Rd, Cdn,
Parents,
11 Sep. 2024
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