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Pillsbury

American  
[pilz-ber-ee, -buh-ree] / ˈpɪlzˌbɛr i, -bə ri /

noun

  1. Charles Alfred, 1842–99, U.S. businessman.


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The actress has since been linked to musician Role Model, whose real name is Tucker Pillsbury.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 1, 2026

The owner of the Pillsbury and Cheerios brands logged adjusted earnings of 64 cents a share in the fiscal third quarter, missing analysts’ calls for 73 cents.

From Barron's • Mar. 18, 2026

The maker of Cheerios cereal and Pillsbury dough on Wednesday posted a profit of $303.1 million, or 56 cents a share, for its quarter ended Feb. 22.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 18, 2026

Pick up some puff pastry or Pillsbury Crescent dough from the store, cut it into small triangles, wrap each piece around a pre-cooked mini hot dog, and bake until golden brown.

From Salon • Sep. 15, 2025

Everyone was down the hall in Room H. Jerry thought his wife looked like the Pillsbury dough boy.

From "The Hot Zone" by Richard Preston

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