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Recent Examples of breadbasket
The region, Hultgren noted, is both one of the world’s richest breadbaskets and one of its most endangered.
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Saul Elbein, The Hill, 18 June 2025
Self-defense group attacks agents The tragedy in the Artibonite region, considered the country’s breadbasket, is yet another example of Haiti’s descent into chaos and the degree to which impunity and barbarity rein as armed gangs tighten their grip.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 3 June 2025
America’s dream of securing dominance in one of the world’s breadbaskets, home to vast resources and human capital at the expense of Europe and Russia, has been deftly parried.
—Wesley Alexander Hill, Forbes.com, 7 May 2025
These regions, home to vibrant ecosystems and global breadbaskets that feed the world, are on the frontlines of aridity’s slow but relentless advance.
—Narcisa Pricope, The Conversation, 10 Feb. 2025
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Saul Elbein, The Hill, 18 June 2025
Self-defense group attacks agents The tragedy in the Artibonite region, considered the country’s breadbasket, is yet another example of Haiti’s descent into chaos and the degree to which impunity and barbarity rein as armed gangs tighten their grip.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 3 June 2025
America’s dream of securing dominance in one of the world’s breadbaskets, home to vast resources and human capital at the expense of Europe and Russia, has been deftly parried.
—Wesley Alexander Hill, Forbes.com, 7 May 2025
These regions, home to vibrant ecosystems and global breadbaskets that feed the world, are on the frontlines of aridity’s slow but relentless advance.
—Narcisa Pricope, The Conversation, 10 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for breadbasket
Noun
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Anyone whose stomach didn’t turn as this national and global made-for-TV faux summit unfolded hasn’t paid enough attention to the war in Ukraine or Putin’s history.—
Andy Shaw,
Chicago Tribune,
22 Aug. 2025
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The seahorse species is the largest in Australian waters, and its males are known for their sizable stomachs and brood pouches.—
Kelli Bender,
People.com,
20 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Bloating happens when your abdomen feels hard or tight.—
Lindsey DeSoto,
Health,
16 July 2025
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Environmental conditions may have shifted at some point in time, making abdomens less advantageous.—
Christian Thorsberg,
Smithsonian Magazine,
11 July 2025
Noun
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Priscilla could be seen holding her belly as the photo was taken.—
Hannah Sacks,
People.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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Its back is darker brown, fading to cream on its belly.—
Aspen Pflughoeft,
Miami Herald,
14 Aug. 2025
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“Breadbasket.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/breadbasket. Accessed 29 Aug. 2025.
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