floret

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Recent Examples of floret According to the update, the broccoli florets at the center of the recall — as well as the states where they were distributed — are the same described in the previous advisory: 12-ounce packages of Marketside Broccoli Florets with a best-by date of Dec. 10, 2024, and a lot code reading BFFG327A6. Michael Bartiromo, The Hill, 3 Feb. 2025 Spiny charred florets soak up bright squash purée and chili coconut crema, each bite punctuated by the pop of spiced pecans and tart pomegranate seeds. Bradley Hohulin, IndyStar, 2 July 2025 To prepare the salad: Separate the broccoli florets and then peel away the woody exterior of the stalks and cut into ¼-inch pieces. Beth Dooley, Boston Herald, 25 June 2025 The florets soak up just enough of that seasoned oil, roasting until tender with slightly crispy edges. Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for floret
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Noun
  • Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness' Wong's back in action with magical bud Strange to help save teenage America Chavez (Xochitl Gomez), a youngster with the ability to traverse the multiverse, when what's akin to an MCU horror villain hunts her to take the power for themselves.
    Brian Truitt, USA Today, 25 July 2025
  • The buds start opening only to get zapped by icy temperatures.
    Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 23 July 2025
Noun
  • Broccoli Salad ▪ 3 stalks of brocoli (separated into flowerets) ▪ 1/2 c. chopped green onions ▪ 1 c. raisins ▪ 1 c. peanuts (salted) Mix together: ▪ 1 c. mayonnaise ▪ 2 T. sugar ▪ 2 T. vinegar 1.
    Rebecca Hancock, star-telegram, 13 June 2017
  • Broccoli Salad ▪ 3 stalks of brocoli (separated into flowerets) ▪ 1/2 c. chopped green onions ▪ 1 c. raisins ▪ 1 c. peanuts (salted) Mix together: ▪ 1 c. mayonnaise ▪ 2 T. sugar ▪ 2 T. vinegar 1.
    Rebecca Hancock, star-telegram.com, 13 June 2017
Noun
  • For a chic and durable centerpiece, fill this Natural Acacia Wood Footed Bowl with fruit, flowers, or potpourri depending on the season.
    Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 July 2025
  • Light and Delicate Rosé Wines Usually very pale pink and/or salmon color with common aromas and/or flavors of strawberry, flowers, watermelon, and citrus.
    Liz Thach, Forbes.com, 25 July 2025
Noun
  • Fan identity blossoms through in-jokes and the personas built up around a club’s most popular players, often referred to by their first names.
    Katie Whyatt, New York Times, 12 July 2025
  • Every September, the park hosts the Ocmulgee Indigenous Celebration to celebrate Southeastern Native American culture, according to Macon's tourism website, and holds a Lantern Light Tour in the spring coinciding with the city's popular cherry blossom festival.
    Kathryn Palmer, USA Today, 10 July 2025

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