apples
Americanadjective
plural noun
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See apples and pears
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informal all is going well
Example Sentences
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My own hands, which seconds ago were balled up and ready to start swinging, dropped to my sides like a couple of overripe apples from a tree.
From Literature
Key exports from India include basmati rice, sugar, fresh fruits and pharmaceuticals, while major imports include pistachios, apples, kiwi and dates.
From Barron's
Tiny amounts of tagatose are also present in fruits like apples, pineapples, and oranges.
From Science Daily
My appetite is sated and I am not tempted by snacks, other than the recommended apples, grapes and nuts.
From BBC
"The New Zealand FTA makes concessions on agricultural produce like apples, even though farmers here may have concerns," said an Indian commerce ministry official, who declined to be identified.
From Barron's
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