How to Use pot in a Sentence

pot

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• That’s where ‘Kaitlin gets Seth hooked on pot’ took root.
  — Zack Sharf, Variety, 29 Nov. 2023
• The best option is to grind beans fresh for each pot or cup.
  — Tim Carman, Washington Post, 2 Jan. 2024
• Her latest creation comes in the form of pots and pans.
  — Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Oct. 2023
• Ease it out of its pot, or remove all burlap, wire and string.
  — Arricca Elin Sansone, Country Living, 21 July 2023
• Heat a large pot over medium-high for a minute or so to warm it up.
  — Melissa Clark, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Mar. 2024
• Left me a note with my name misspelled and a huge pot of moro.
  — Junot Díaz, The New Yorker, 30 Oct. 2023
• Bring a large pot of water or vegetable broth to a boil over high heat.
  — Kate Bradshaw, The Mercury News, 15 Apr. 2024
• The 3- to 4-foot-tall plant comes in a ceramic planter pot that will go with just about any room.
  — Bellamy Richardson, wsj.com, 8 Nov. 2023
• Learn about growing your own fresh herb and spices in pots or in garden beds.
  — Nan Sterman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 May 2024
• So risk the wrath of a thousand nonnas and add a bit of oil to your pot of pasta water.
  — Shilpa Uskokovic, Bon Appétit, 20 June 2023
• Two large pots of sauce sat atop a large eight-burner cooktop.
  — Sam Burros, Peoplemag, 21 Aug. 2023
• Orchids and other fresh flowers sit in pots along the bar.
  — Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 6 Feb. 2024
• In a pot of boiling water, blanch 9 ounces of fresh spinach for 30 seconds.
  — Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Oct. 2023
• Drain the soaked beans, discarding the liquid, and transfer the beans to a large pot with a tight-fitting lid.
  — Sean Sherman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 Nov. 2023
• Sedges In a container, sedge grass serves as a spiller — a plant that cascades over the edge of a pot and softens it.
  — Karen Hugg, Washington Post, 19 Sep. 2023
• How to make the potatoes: Place the potatoes in a medium pot and cover with water.
  — Ronna Welsh, Washington Post, 24 May 2023
• Step 2 To a small heavy-bottomed pot, add the peas and cover with 2 inches of water (about 2½ cups).
  — Sarah Thompson, Saveur, 3 Jan. 2024
• In some instances, the dolphins watched the crab fishers hook bait onto their pots.
  — Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 20 Nov. 2023
• The plastic planters fit standard 3-inch plant pots, so there’s no need for re-potting.
  — Alyssa Gautieri, goodhousekeeping.com, 9 May 2023
• It's often served in flower pots and topped with gummy worms for the full effect.
  — Sabrina Weiss, Peoplemag, 27 Feb. 2024
• Set the fondue pot over a tealight or sterno flame and serve with country bread for dipping.
  — Kat Craddock, Saveur, 6 Dec. 2023
• Meanwhile, make the glaze by placing the chicken bone broth in a pot on high heat and reduce for 20 minutes.
  — Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Mar. 2024
• This time of year, the flowers are done, so all visitors see is acres of staid, glossy-leaved shrubs in 5-gallon pots.
  — Jeanette Marantos, Los Angeles Times, 19 July 2023
• In a large pot over medium-high, heat the oil until shimmering.
  — Christopher Kimball, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Nov. 2023
• The best way to chill down soup is to dunk your pot in the sink filled with cold water and lots of ice, then stir occasionally.
  — Susan Choung, Good Housekeeping, 25 Aug. 2023
• Begin by removing the entire snake plant from its pot, roots and all.
  — Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 June 2023
• Having pots of cash doesn’t make a person happy, but this will send some major dopamine to your soul.
  — Josh Max, Forbes, 29 Mar. 2024
• This book, Artifacts, is about a unique and beautiful pot.
  — Literary Hub, 19 May 2026
• This pot pie is made with a luxurious, velvety sauce that envelops tender pieces of chicken, carrots, celery, and peas.
  — Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 16 May 2026
• The sometimes rough-and-tumble process of transplanting from one pot and growing location to another can cause some plants to wilt.
  — Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 May 2026

pot

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• She spent the afternoon potting tulip bulbs.
• Brush away any potting mix that is clinging to the roots.
  — Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Mar. 2024
• But the plants still need potting and tending, and the brothers, both in their 70s, run the place by themselves these days.
  — Jeanette Marantos, Los Angeles Times, 19 July 2023
• Use one to create a zone for potting, DIY projects, or even outdoor toys and games.
  — Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Mar. 2023
• Keep in mind that this tree has a vast root system, so potting in a large vessel would be best.
  — Mariah Thomas, Good Housekeeping, 28 Mar. 2023
• Or use one as a potting bench with storage for planters and garden hand tools.
  — Kaylei Fear, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Feb. 2023
• Once the roots are about an inch long, transplant the cuttings into fresh potting mix.
  — Sheryl Geerts, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Mar. 2023
• The plant stands a little over 3 feet high and is potted in a durable plastic container.
  — Michelle Love, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 May 2023
• Each forward potted a pair of goals, and camp invitee William Rousseau blocked 19 shots in net.
  — Kevin Paul Dupont, BostonGlobe.com, 16 Sep. 2023
• Her husband, Tom, has his beloved tomato plants potted and ready to replant on his son’s acreage.
  — Petula Dvorak, Washington Post, 11 Mar. 2024
• Scrub the pots to remove the salty crust, then replant using fresh potting mix (NOT planting mix, dirt, peat moss, etc.).
  — Nan Sterman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 July 2023
• What makes the metal potting bench unique, besides the style, is the collapsible design.
  — Tom Price, Popular Mechanics, 28 Apr. 2023
• This easygoing gem is a must-have whether it's freshly potted or three years old.
  — Medgina Saint-Elien, House Beautiful, 7 July 2023
• Add vegetables, cheese, tuna and peas to pot with noodles and stir to combine.
  — Christopher Michel, Country Living, 25 Mar. 2023
• Potting mix is soil meant for use in pots and other containers.
  — Jennifer Blair, Chicago Tribune, 1 May 2023
• Even the neatniks among us sometimes just toss garden tools, potting mix, and unfinished projects in our sheds and close the door.
  — Arricca Elin Sansone, housebeautiful.com, 1 June 2023
• Plant the seeds in a potting mix or soil with an equal distribution of peat, perlite, and volcanic rock.
  — Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 19 Feb. 2024
• Remove any dead roots and any large roots that will interfere with potting.
  — Andrea Beck, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Mar. 2024
• When a killing frost is predicted, pot up your mums and bring them indoors to adorn the Thanksgiving table.
  — The Editors, Good Housekeeping, 9 July 2022
• Place the seedling in your container filled with fresh potting mix at just enough depth to cover most of the seed without covering the new green growth.
  — Derek Carwood, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 July 2023
• This potting bench packs a lot of storage and function into a limited amount of space.
  — Renee Freemon Mulvihill, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Aug. 2023
• Pot them up for your Easter table, or plant them in window boxes and pots for springtime curb appeal.
  — Arricca Elin Sansone, House Beautiful, 13 Feb. 2023
• In this kitchen by designer Steve Pallrand, the arched niche displays potted herbs and treasured decor—all of which liven up and add touches of warmth to the bright space.
  — Kelly Allen, House Beautiful, 3 June 2023
• Remove any leaves that would be below the soil line before pushing it into potting mix.
  — Arricca Elin Sansone, Country Living, 10 May 2023
• The outside is tía chic: purple hearts at the teal front gate, baby angel statues near the swimming pool, potted flowers throughout the front yard.
  — Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 25 Mar. 2023
• Instead of sitting or kneeling on the ground to pot your plants, consider investing in a potting bench.
  — Renee Freemon Mulvihill, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 June 2023
• The flower pots themselves can be a beautiful design feature that complements your fence.
  — Tessa Cooper, The Spruce, 13 May 2026
• Wait to plant potted agapanthus until all danger of frost has passed.
  — Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 7 May 2026
• One Hail-Mary strategy is to pot up your plant to give it some more room.
  — Erica Browne Grivas, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 May 2026
• The frame included a 55-minute stretch where no ball was potted.
  — Sam Joseph, New York Times, 1 May 2026