How to Use pear in a Sentence
pear
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Black spots on fruit and some on the leaves is more like pear scab.
—oregonlive, 7 June 2020
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This is a pear tree that was found alive in the wreckage of the towers.
—Washington Post, 7 Sep. 2021
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Just cut up some pears, brie, and manchego, and stock up on two jars.
—Christa Guerra, Bon Appétit, 16 Jan. 2020
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Garnish with pear from saucepan and a fresh thyme sprig.
—Kirby Adams, The Courier-Journal, 12 Oct. 2020
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Look for notes of vanilla, pear, and honey on the palate.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 6 Aug. 2024
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Maybe a lemon tart, poached pear, or fruit and fromage?
—Jenna Thompson, Kansas City Star, 1 Feb. 2025
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The sauvignon blanc is light and crisp, with notes of pear, peach and citrus.
—Kevin Gray, Dallas News, 27 Aug. 2021
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And New York City is not the only urban area that has gone big with the pear trees.
—Melissa Breyer, Treehugger, 25 Jan. 2023
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Out of this elite group, only two have been pear shaped.
—Anthony Demarco, Forbes, 21 June 2021
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Use it to carve a block of cheese, slice a pear, and extract the gel from leaves of aloe vera.
—Michael Calore, Wired, 18 Nov. 2021
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Make a mound of the pear mixture to the middle of the dough, leaving at least 1 ½ inches on the edges.
—Alex Darus, cleveland, 1 Oct. 2020
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Bartlett pears: Pears provide a touch of sweetness and a bit of chew in the mixture.
—Pam Lolley, Southern Living, 9 Nov. 2023
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The farm has its own orchard with pear and apple trees.
—Jay Cheshes, Robb Report, 20 Aug. 2022
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The Callery pear, or Bradford pear, is one of those vampires.
—Paul Cappiello, The Courier-Journal, 22 Mar. 2024
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Place sliced pears around croissant pieces to fill any gaps.
—Sabrina Weiss, People.com, 24 Dec. 2024
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The rough blotchy areas on the fruit surface are a symptom of pear scab.
—oregonlive, 23 Aug. 2020
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And the Juliet 2022 Chardonnay offers a nose of pear and crème brulée.
—Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 23 June 2024
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Fifth: Red-wine poached pear with dark chocolate and berry ice cream.
—Marc Bona, cleveland, 12 Jan. 2022
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The Peach 76 was a Grey Goose vodka spritz with real pear puree.
—Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 June 2024
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In season, sub half the grapes with diced ripe pear or apple.
—Kim Sunée, Anchorage Daily News, 2 Sep. 2021
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The damage to the leaves looks like European pear rust seen here.
—oregonlive, 16 July 2022
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For clafoutis cravings in the fall months, this pear clafoutis should be your go-to autumn dessert.
—Sheena Chihak, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Aug. 2021
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Gilded Pears Looking for a way to use up the last of the season's pear bounty?
—Jamie Wiebe, House Beautiful, 20 July 2023
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Notes of green apple and pear, lime zest, and crushed stone prevail.
—Michelle Williams, Forbes, 11 Mar. 2021
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The nose shows nice, musty aromas with hazelnuts, pear and star fruit.
—Tan Vinh and Owen Bargreen, Anchorage Daily News, 16 Dec. 2022
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The bourbon’s nose is floral and fruity, with hints of pear, honey, and spice.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 12 Sep. 2024
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The pear trees aren’t just in right-of-ways or lining neighborhood streets.
—Karl Schneider, The Indianapolis Star, 20 Apr. 2023
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His wife brings a pear harvested from a grove in their front yard.
—Matt Thompson, SPIN, 5 Nov. 2024
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The wine features ripe pear, tropical fruit, and a hint of herbaceousness with a balanced finish.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 6 Mar. 2025
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With notes of lavender, coconut, pear and vanilla, this TikTok viral product is a fan favorite amongst the perfume collectors on the clock app.
—Abby Kass, Miami Herald, 3 Mar. 2025
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