Example Sentences
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“My Mom made pies using the lemonade,” wrote another.
From Salon • Feb. 6, 2026
Their comically macabre Act 1 showstopper, “A Little Priest,” in which they gleefully imagine the variety of human pies, needs a little more time in the oven.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 3, 2026
Papa John’s found that its franchisees were cooking pizzas at a range of temperatures, making the quality of the pies inconsistent, Thanawala said.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 5, 2026
The hostess usually puts on a nice spread: dips, fresh bread, cuts of ham and beef, Christmas tree-shaped chips with hummus and salsa cruda, mince pies, chocolate squares, etc.
From MarketWatch • Dec. 24, 2025
Inkling ignores me. “—there developed a shortage. All the squash growing among the glaciers was harvested by humans to cook into pies and serve with turkey.”
From "Invisible Inkling" by Emily Jenkins
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