Example Sentences

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And out of the animals’ mouths, like cornucopias, flow gleaming vines, leaves and bunches of grapes.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 1, 2025

The great Medfly cafeterias of the Central Valley and the Imperial Valley, the fecund cornucopias of the nation, lay vulnerable — but arguably out of reach, Brown calculated.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 15, 2024

American Thanksgiving conjures images of ginormous turkey legs and cornucopias spilling with grapes, gourds, and multi-colored corn.

From Salon • Oct. 10, 2021

With cornucopias of cash, Mr. Adelson had for years showered king’s ransoms on Republican Party stalwarts.

From New York Times • Jan. 12, 2021

His memory was short; already human beings were back on their rightful pedestals, cornucopias of dog food in their hands.

From "The Incredible Journey" by Sheila Burnford