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Recent Examples of cob
Check for signs of insects, like holes in the husk or mushiness at the top of the cob.
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Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 July 2024
Fresh, sweet corn on the cob is already near-perfect, straight from Mother Nature.
—Jill Schildhouse, Southern Living, 13 June 2024
While Marina City has long been said to resemble twin corn cobs, the Capitol Records Building in Hollywood fittingly mimics a stack of records on a spindle.
—Jeffrey Steele, Forbes, 19 Sep. 2024
If the damage appears to be widespread, skip that cob.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 July 2024
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Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 July 2024
Fresh, sweet corn on the cob is already near-perfect, straight from Mother Nature.
—Jill Schildhouse, Southern Living, 13 June 2024
While Marina City has long been said to resemble twin corn cobs, the Capitol Records Building in Hollywood fittingly mimics a stack of records on a spindle.
—Jeffrey Steele, Forbes, 19 Sep. 2024
If the damage appears to be widespread, skip that cob.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 July 2024
See all Example Sentences for cob
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cob
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With his conscience clear, Owen finally rode atop the wild steed, triumphantly emerging from a barn that burned down due to a gas leak.Andy Swift, TVLine, 4 Nov. 2024
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On humpback, you will be delivered to a nearby argan oil cooperative for breakfast and a tour before remounting your steed and taking in some startlingly serene views.Charlie Hobbs, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Oct. 2024
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Pair it with a jade roller or gua sha after applying this serum to boost absorption and give your skin that extra pampered glow.Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 14 Oct. 2024
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These rituals required fasting, animal sacrifices and offerings of precious goods like jade and silk in order to appease the gods and secure their blessings.Livia Hengel, Forbes, 9 Oct. 2024
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She was scheduled to have a showdown with Idiomatic, but last year’s champion mare suffered an injury and was retired.John Cherwa, Los Angeles Times, 30 Oct. 2024
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The beautiful horses are the main attraction at the Breeders’ Cup, from the Future Stars Friday as juveniles, to the fantastic fillies, magnificent mares and classic colts that produce a lifetime of enjoyment for their connections and fans.Jay Ginsbach, Forbes, 3 Nov. 2024
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So has all the extra time he’s put in before and after practices and morning skates.Daniel Nugent-Bowman, The Athletic, 24 Nov. 2024
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The big picture: There's a lot of early confidence that Kennedy could have a hard skate but will ultimately get confirmed, especially because members have larger concerns with other controversial nominees — like former Rep. Matt Gaetz for attorney general — and may have to pick their battles.Caitlin Owens, Axios, 21 Nov. 2024
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Is Donald Trump about to pull the plug on the U.S. food and wine industry?Peter Green, Quartz, 18 Nov. 2024
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Boeing came under several federal investigations this year after a door plug blew off a 737 Max plane during an Alaska Airlines flight in January.David Koenig, Fortune, 6 Nov. 2024
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Ventura County Animal Services said 115 horses, five ponies, three donkeys, seven sheep, 33 goats, four mini horses, one cattle, and 20 alpacas are being sheltered Friday as evacuees.Dennis Romero, NBC News, 9 Nov. 2024
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Brown also owns a rabbit and farm animals, including goats, sheep, a donkey and a pony.Ashley Hume, Fox News, 19 Oct. 2024
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The sport is languishing locally, with lower attendance, mutuel handle and foal crop (number of horses born).John Cherwa, Los Angeles Times, 17 Oct. 2024
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Field sizes are smaller as foal crops continue to decline.John Cherwa, Los Angeles Times, 28 Sep. 2024
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Good lord — but this does not dissuade the Italian stallion, who is too smitten to care.Jessica M. Goldstein, Vulture, 12 Sep. 2024
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But the temperamental stallion ― its 950-hp hybrid engine can rocket the car to 60 miles an hour in 2.5 seconds ― needed a replacement for its specialized battery.Marco della Cava, USA TODAY, 13 Oct. 2024
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“Cob.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cob. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.
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