How to Use grain in a Sentence

grain

noun
  • There is not a grain of truth in what he said.
  • The farm grows a variety of grains.
  • The machine grinds grain into flour.
  • Anyone with a grain of sense knows that she's lying.
  • Place corned beef on a tray and slice across the grain.
    Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 15 Mar. 2024
  • Transfer the grains to a pot with a lid and add the water.
    Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 19 Sep. 2023
  • Just three weeks ago, the coral was smaller than a grain of rice.
    Popular Science, 8 Nov. 2023
  • The bread’s flour is made with teff, the world’s tiniest grain, grown for the most part only in Ethiopia.
    Mará Rose Williams, Kansas City Star, 19 Jan. 2024
  • Feel free to make a grain side dish, like quinoa or rice, instead.
    Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 12 Nov. 2023
  • The wall’s semi-transparent white stain shows off a bit of the wood grain of the tongue-and-groove pine.
    Rhonda Reinhart, Country Living, 17 May 2023
  • There’s a bit of grain on the nose and the first sip, big corn notes that are developed rather than green and raw.
    Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 10 Dec. 2023
  • Be sure to soak and rinse the rice before adding it to the pot; this ensures that the grains cook up light and separate.
    Christopher Kimball, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Nov. 2023
  • Instead of opting for a white bread roll, swap in whole wheat or whole grain bread.
    Kristine Thomason, Health, 2 Nov. 2023
  • Fruits, vegetables, legumes and whole grains are good for you - these are healthy carbs.
    Anahad O'Connor, Anchorage Daily News, 30 Apr. 2023
  • The color is a deep amber-copper mix, with notes of grain, dark fruit, and honey on the nose.
    Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 12 June 2023
  • Melt a slice of sharp cheddar cheese on half of a whole grain cinnamon-raisin bagel.
    Elisa Zied, Parents, 5 Aug. 2023
  • Wars in Ukraine and in the Middle East are threatening flows of grain, oil and consumer goods.
    Paul Berger, WSJ, 2 Jan. 2024
  • Whole grains Like eggs, whole grains are chock full of L-cysteine, as well as biotin and zinc.
    Danielle Sinay, Glamour, 12 Oct. 2023
  • Think leafy green vegetables, fresh fruits and whole grains.
    Katia Hetter, CNN, 22 Feb. 2024
  • Transfer meat to a carving board and slice thinly against grain.
    America's Test Kitchen, Chicago Tribune, 24 May 2023
  • Under a year of that deal, Ukraine shipped 36.2 million U.S. tons of grain, most of it from the Odesa region.
    Compiled By Democrat-Gazette Staff From Wire Reports, Arkansas Online, 24 Aug. 2023
  • The five foods in every blue zone are whole grains, greens, tubers – like sweet potato, nuts and beans.
    Abc News, ABC News, 30 Aug. 2023
  • Choose whole grains, lean meats, fruits, vegetables, and nuts.
    Lauren Manaker Ms, Rdn, Health, 17 Oct. 2023
  • Arborio, or short grain rice has a high level of starch on the surface.
    Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 29 Feb. 2024
  • The new Chapter Four is a 48-year-old blend of grain and pot still whiskey that was aged in en ex-bourbon barrel.
    Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 4 May 2023
  • Hardin’s Creek Frankfort is a ruddy orangish-copper color, with grain, peanut, and oak on the nose.
    Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 4 Aug. 2023
  • Unlike White Label this whisky is a blended malt, meaning there is no grain whisky in the blend.
    Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 17 Dec. 2023
  • Whole grains, such as brown rice and quinoa, and legumes, like black beans, chickpeas, and lentils, are all rich in magnesium as well.
    Cori Ritchey, Men's Health, 4 May 2023
  • The brand, which is known for its wide range of flours and alternative grains, is now in grocery stores across the country.
    Shilpa Uskokovic, Bon Appétit, 15 Feb. 2024
  • Choose your favorite vegetables and grains to pair with this dish.
    Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 14 June 2023

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