breadstick
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Origin of breadstick
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That crust doubles as a breadstick and is meant to be dipped in XO sauce, marinara or ranch dressing.
From Seattle Times ● Nov. 24, 2023
It even sharp-elbowed his own manchego clutch with breadstick chain out of the limelight.
From The Guardian ● Aug. 26, 2019
For that reason, it’s interesting to note the context of the Lucy versus the mammoth breadstick scene.
From Salon ● Feb. 25, 2017
“We worked with one of our manufacturers to come up with a different breadstick that meets the new health guidelines while also meeting the high expectations of our kids,” she said.
From New York Times ● Oct. 6, 2015
Celia tears a breadstick in half and dunks the cheesy middle into the marinara so hard that sauce spills over the edges of the bowl.
From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison
I have no scars to show for it — only memories born of breaking bread, or rather breadsticks, with loved ones.
From Salon ● Jun. 3, 2026
Olive Garden called the year as “iconic” as its breadsticks.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 29, 2026
The key was using breadsticks as edible support columns to make the walls of the bowl taller.
From Slate ● Nov. 13, 2025
McDaniels, who was out for Wednesday’s season opener in Toronto because of a left calf injury, lost count of the number of breadsticks.
From Seattle Times ● Oct. 25, 2023
The boys grabbed two breadsticks each, and the basket was empty.
From "We'll Fly Away" by Bryan Bliss
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