Ube
Americannoun
abbreviation
Example Sentences
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The company also hosts Switch, a monthly event with themes such as “Songkran Splash” to celebrate the Thai New Year and “Will Ube Mine” in honor of Filipino American History Month.
From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 17, 2023
Ube is definitely the first thing that comes to mind.
From Salon • Mar. 7, 2023
Back in Ube, Inoue told Reuters that if left untouched, the bodies at Chosei would forever be a symbol of the two countries' bitter past.
From Reuters • Feb. 13, 2023
Ube, a slightly nutty-tasting, vanilla-scented purple yam from the Philippines, is showing up on lots of trend lists and in all kinds of foods and drinks, from pies and waffles to lattes and ube coladas.
From New York Times • Dec. 27, 2022
“Well,” Ube said, his face reverting to its usual lightness, “if it’s knowledge y’all want, then you came to the right place.”
From "Pet" by Akwaeke Emezi
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