How to Use tuna in a Sentence

tuna

noun
  • That is the true taste of tuna, the fruit of the nopal.
    Minerva Orduño Rincón, The Arizona Republic, 8 Sep. 2022
  • And one tasty tuna melt that climbed its way to the very top.
    Nina Moskowitz, Bon Appétit, 7 Dec. 2023
  • Just be happy the line for your next bite of Taka’s tuna isn’t longer.
    oregonlive, 17 Feb. 2023
  • Canned tuna is low in fat and high in protein, plus has omega-3s.
    Jennifer McClellan, USA TODAY, 2 June 2022
  • The pilot then returned with the María Delia, one of Grupo Mar’s tuna boats.
    Dac Collins, Outdoor Life, 19 July 2023
  • Canned tuna is a great option for those who don't like fish.
    Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 22 Apr. 2022
  • Hamachi and spicy tuna –not served rolled in rice but instead, placed on toast points.
    Margie Goldsmith, Forbes, 29 Dec. 2022
  • The use of cedar plugs dates back more than 150 years, to the coast of France, where anglers trolled them for tuna on sailboats.
    Joe Cermele, Field & Stream, 4 Jan. 2024
  • Some, such as his tuna, remain in the coolers for as long as 14 days.
    Ann Maloney, Washington Post, 28 Mar. 2024
  • Open your tuna belly, drain any excess liquid, and add the fish to the pot.
    Christine Byrne, Mph, Rd, SELF, 13 Mar. 2024
  • Enjoy with poultry and seafood such as tuna over the next 5-7 years.
    Tom Hyland, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2022
  • Manta is a key port in the Ecuadorian Pacific coast and one of the largest tuna ports in the world.
    Ana María Cañizares, CNN, 24 July 2023
  • Canned tuna can become a star in just 15 minutes, and without the hefty price tag.
    Sheela Prakash, Bon Appétit, 12 Mar. 2023
  • Sardines and tuna are just the start of the veritable ocean of seafood available in a can.
    Michael Dobuski, ABC News, 26 Nov. 2023
  • The tuna and hamachi tartare with dashi creme fraiche and Kaspia Royal Oscietra Caviar is the height of indulgence.
    Paula Conway, Forbes, 27 Feb. 2024
  • When a dying friend asks them to catch him a tuna, Aadsen and her partner try their luck.
    Nancy Lord, Anchorage Daily News, 5 Aug. 2023
  • From the raw bar, there's tuna and salmon sashimi and a branzino ceviche, according to the menu.
    Sue Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 8 Nov. 2021
  • This trio gives you a real taste of their work, including salmon, trout, and tuna.
    Mark Stock, Men's Health, 27 Oct. 2022
  • It can also be found in seafood like tuna, oysters, and shrimp, seaweed, eggs, and milk.
    Cori Ritchey, Men's Health, 30 Aug. 2023
  • Take a scenic cruise along Harbor Drive, where tuna seiners once tied up.
    San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Oct. 2023
  • Fatty fish like tuna and salmon are good for two to three months in the freezer, while lean fish like cod and flounder can last up to eight months.
    Stephanie Brown, Verywell Health, 3 Mar. 2023
  • And don’t work yourself up into a panic about the mercury in tuna fish.
    Paul Kita, Men's Health, 29 Aug. 2023
  • Stir everything over the heat for about 30 seconds, just until the tuna is warm.
    Christine Byrne, Mph, Rd, SELF, 13 Mar. 2024
  • Starting from the outside and working in, place tuna slices in a circle like a pizza.
    Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Aug. 2023
  • Sport fishing fans are likely to take home blue and white marlin, plus tuna and wahoo, as catches of the day.
    Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 29 Jan. 2026
  • Like most sushi restaurants in the city, there is spicy tuna and crispy rice on the menu, but this one is really good.
    Jocelyn Silver, Vogue, 27 Jan. 2026
  • Take a break from tuna with a lemon-herb sardine salad.
    Kirsten Nunez, Martha Stewart, 27 Jan. 2026
  • As is ahi tuna, roasted almonds, rotisserie chicken and more.
    CNN Money, 24 Jan. 2026
  • Seals and large tuna are abundant in Canadian waters, but what do these large sharks eat down south?
    Bill Kearney, Sun Sentinel, 22 Jan. 2026
  • Affected tuna should be thrown away or returned to the store.
    Emily Kay Votruba, EverydayHealth.com, 21 Jan. 2026

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