corn on the cob
Britishnoun
Example Sentences
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Flanking it on one side is a platter of corn on the cob.
From Salon ● Aug. 18, 2023
You can even go a step further with some ground cumin and a light sprinkling of cayenne if you want to add fresh corn on the cob to your Taco Tuesdays.
From Salon ● Jun. 8, 2023
Street vendors, primarily Latinos, have hawked chile-dusted fruit, corn on the cob, tacos and easy to prepare treats across Santa Ana for decades.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 29, 2022
Some melt the heads and host parties with corn on the cob.
From New York Times ● Aug. 23, 2022
I knew her more than I knew myself: her favorite color was pink, she loved crab legs and corn on the cob, hated running late, and was allergic to peanuts.
From "Monday's Not Coming" by Tiffany D. Jackson
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