Example Sentences

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As a result, this specific babbling bent makes "dadas," "babas" and "papas" – along with "apas" and "abas" – very popular things for little Carlos or Keisha to say while hanging out in the crib.

From Salon • Jun. 18, 2022

“Families marching three-by-three. Hurrah! Hurrah! Families marching three-by-three. These babas are nonbinary. They love each other so proudly. And they all go marching in the big parade!”

From Washington Times • Jun. 2, 2021

John Whaite confusing salt and sugar in a technical round, causing Paul Hollywood to retch over his rum babas!

From The Guardian • Aug. 26, 2019

In the first week, he came second-to-last in the technical bake after using salt instead of sugar to line the tin for his rum babas.

From BBC • Oct. 25, 2016

He stared down at his babas hanjari, still looped into his belt.

From "Beasts of Prey" by Ayana Gray