Example Sentences

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It is now, of course, synonymous with the sandwich; and like beignets, jambalaya and pralines, it is quintessentially New Orleans.

From Salon • Jul. 13, 2023

River Street Sweets pralines from Savannah, Georgia, and the salty-sweet, cheddar-caramel corn mix from Garrett Popcorn in Chicago.

From Washington Times • Dec. 14, 2020

In a rare fit of economy, Ms. Reed made them for holiday gifts one year, using a recipe from her friend Mary Cooper, who makes the best pralines she ever tasted.

From New York Times • Aug. 31, 2020

Some joined Masonic societies, worked fields, sold pralines, and hit jigs at the Cotton Club.

From Slate • Feb. 28, 2020

Then there are the desserts: cakes, slabs of pralines, divinity fudge.

From "The Help" by Kathryn Stockett