Onions
Americannoun
noun
Example Sentences
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“She’d say, ‘Oh, here comes The Double With Onions coming across the street,’” Malik said of Thayer, who taught her how to squish patties.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 7, 2026
James Anderson and Stuart Broad were inked in the side, so Tim Bresnan, Graham Onions, Chris Tremlett, Chris Woakes, myself and a number of others were competing for the other spot.
From BBC • Apr. 30, 2025
TJ’s Burrata came in third place, while Toscano Cheese with Black Pepper came in fourth and English Farmhouse Cheddar with Caramelized Onions came in fifth.
From Salon • Jan. 25, 2024
“Gills Onions has notified its customers who received the recalled product directly from the company and requested that they remove it from commerce,” the FDA said in its news release.
From Washington Times • Oct. 25, 2023
Onions were made into long ropes, braided together by their tops, and then were hung in the attic beside wreaths of red peppers strung on threads.
From "Little House in the Big Woods" by Laura Ingalls Wilder
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