corn on the cob
Britishnoun
Example Sentences
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When it comes to something like corn on the cob, I usually do a pat or two of unsalted butter, plus a sprinkle of kosher salt and some paprika or chili powder.
From Salon • Jan. 29, 2023
Street vendors, primarily Latinos, have hawked chile-dusted fruit, corn on the cob, tacos and easy to prepare treats across Santa Ana for decades.
From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 29, 2022
Dear Miss Manners: My family has a long tradition of serving corn on the cob at barbecues, but I am not able to eat it straight from the cob because of my dental work.
From Washington Post • Aug. 23, 2022
First off, it’s peak corn on the cob and Caprese season, time to go full tomato mode.
From New York Times • Aug. 13, 2022
But above all, I want corn on the cob.
From "Water for Elephants" by Sara Gruen
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