floret

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Recent Examples of floret According to the update, the broccoli florets at the center of the recall — as well as the states where they were distributed — are the same described in the previous advisory: 12-ounce packages of Marketside Broccoli Florets with a best-by date of Dec. 10, 2024, and a lot code reading BFFG327A6. Michael Bartiromo, The Hill, 3 Feb. 2025 Spiny charred florets soak up bright squash purée and chili coconut crema, each bite punctuated by the pop of spiced pecans and tart pomegranate seeds. Bradley Hohulin, IndyStar, 2 July 2025 To prepare the salad: Separate the broccoli florets and then peel away the woody exterior of the stalks and cut into ¼-inch pieces. Beth Dooley, Boston Herald, 25 June 2025 The florets soak up just enough of that seasoned oil, roasting until tender with slightly crispy edges. Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for floret
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Noun
  • Your email photo showed a top with two large buds developing.
    Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 21 June 2025
  • Sowing Brussels sprouts seeds too late in the season causes growing buds to be more vulnerable to heat stress, leaving you with smaller sprouts.
    Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 July 2025
Noun
  • Broccoli Salad ▪ 3 stalks of brocoli (separated into flowerets) ▪ 1/2 c. chopped green onions ▪ 1 c. raisins ▪ 1 c. peanuts (salted) Mix together: ▪ 1 c. mayonnaise ▪ 2 T. sugar ▪ 2 T. vinegar 1.
    Rebecca Hancock, star-telegram, 13 June 2017
  • Broccoli Salad ▪ 3 stalks of brocoli (separated into flowerets) ▪ 1/2 c. chopped green onions ▪ 1 c. raisins ▪ 1 c. peanuts (salted) Mix together: ▪ 1 c. mayonnaise ▪ 2 T. sugar ▪ 2 T. vinegar 1.
    Rebecca Hancock, star-telegram.com, 13 June 2017
Noun
  • The ecological oasis is filled with trees, drought-tolerant plants, fruits, vegetables and flowers.
    Penny E Schwartz, Oc Register, 13 July 2025
  • Also, a document Word 4 (bottom right) hint — flower used as a symbol of remembrance.
    Kris Holt, Forbes.com, 13 July 2025
Noun
  • Fan identity blossoms through in-jokes and the personas built up around a club’s most popular players, often referred to by their first names.
    Katie Whyatt, New York Times, 12 July 2025
  • Every September, the park hosts the Ocmulgee Indigenous Celebration to celebrate Southeastern Native American culture, according to Macon's tourism website, and holds a Lantern Light Tour in the spring coinciding with the city's popular cherry blossom festival.
    Kathryn Palmer, USA Today, 10 July 2025

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