shucking
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of shucking
Example Sentences
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A few even claimed that shucking in stores is only acceptable if you're planning on cooking your corn that same day.
From Salon • Aug. 23, 2023
While shucking oysters, son and father discuss what it means to forgive.
From New York Times • Jun. 1, 2023
At one point in time, Green says, nearby Bluffton, S.C.,, had as many as five oyster shucking houses.
From Scientific American • Apr. 6, 2023
After shucking some parts of Credit Suisse’s investment bank portfolio deemed nonessential, UBS expects annual cost savings of over $8 billion by 2027, he said.
From Washington Times • Apr. 5, 2023
“What would I be shucking for? I didn’t have to tell you about it.”
From "Song of Solomon" by Toni Morrison
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