grow corn

Frequency: 7.818.3 per million words

To cultivate corn as a crop. Applies to both BrE (cereal) and AmE (maize) senses.

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  • Many farmers in the Midwest primarily grow corn and soybeans.
  • Last summer, we successfully grew sweet corn in our small vegetable patch.
  • The company plans to grow genetically modified corn on a larger scale next year.
  • For centuries, indigenous communities have grown corn as a staple food.
  • Is it difficult to grow corn in a cooler climate like this?
  • Growing corn organically can be challenging but is better for the environment.
  • This particular variety of corn is grown specifically for making corn syrup.
  • If there isn't enough rain, farmers will struggle to grow their corn.
  • He learned how to grow corn from his grandfather, who was a farmer his whole life.
  • In Britain, when they talk about growing corn, they might be referring to wheat or other cereals.