Example Sentences

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During the Covid-19 pandemic the new year tunas commanded only a fraction of their usual top prices as restaurants scaled back operations.

From Barron's • Jan. 5, 2026

"Bigscale pomfret are so different from the tunas and swordfish we usually catch that we are fascinated by them whenever they show up in our gear," Mears said.

From Science Daily • Dec. 28, 2025

One entry, from people who said they drove for three hours, says "I like the tunas" - in a nod to Doris.

From BBC • Dec. 23, 2024

There will be bills within bills within bills in the final product; tunas within tunas within tunas.

From Slate • Aug. 9, 2021

“Starkist don’t want tunas with good taste, Charlie. They want tunas that taste good.”

From "Tangerine" by Edward Bloor