Example Sentences

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It was an effort to get rid of her bountiful supply of courgettes before they succumbed to spoilage.

From Salon • Jun. 14, 2025

The mild-tasting ones, such as tomatoes or courgettes, are in the low-calorie group, while the strong-tasting ones, like bell peppers or onions, were in the acquired taste group.

From Salon • Dec. 17, 2022

Souleye grows giant tomatoes, sunflowers and courgettes in Los Angeles.

From BBC • Oct. 7, 2022

Richard Chamberlain's four south-west-facing window ledges have seen prolific growth, first with kale and spring onions and then replanted with tomatoes and courgettes which are still "steadily producing".

From BBC • Dec. 5, 2020

Here, I’ve applied the same technique used on aubergines when making baba ganoush to courgettes.

From The Guardian • Jun. 20, 2020