How to Use pollen in a Sentence

pollen

noun
  • This helps flush the pollen from the nose.
    — Nicole Villalpando, Austin American Statesman, 5 Jan. 2026
  • This helps flush the pollen from the nose.
    — Nicole Villalpando, Austin American Statesman, 8 Dec. 2025
  • Dry, windy days are the worst for tree pollen.
    — Nicole Villalpando, Austin American Statesman, 11 Feb. 2026
  • Think of all the pollen on your body at the end of the day.
    — Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 29 May 2026
  • Tree pollen is most common in the spring.
    — Amethyst Martinez, USA Today, 23 Apr. 2026
  • Keep windows closed when pollen is high.
    — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 26 Dec. 2025
  • Keep windows closed when pollen is high.
    — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 10 Apr. 2026
  • Bees choose flowers based on the taste of pollen.
    — Michelle Darrisaw, Southern Living, 25 June 2026
  • Bees choose flowers based on the taste of pollen.
    — Michelle Darrisaw, Southern Living, 1 Mar. 2026
  • Pecan is the last gasp of tree pollen before fall.
    — Nicole Villalpando, Austin American Statesman, 11 Feb. 2026
  • Is there a lot of pollen around at the moment?
    — Tiffany Acosta, AZCentral.com, 25 Mar. 2026
  • Loose pollen and dust cause a mess under your vase.
    — Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Aug. 2025
  • The summer heat wipes out the tree pollen for a while.
    — Nicole Villalpando, Austin American Statesman, 11 Feb. 2026
  • This step clears away dust, pollen and loose debris.
    — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Sacbee.com, 20 Apr. 2026
  • Keep those windows shut on high-pollen-count days.
    — Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Mar. 2026
  • Plaza said this has been the worst season for pollen in years.
    — Jenessa Connor, Outside, 30 Sep. 2025
  • Wind, your body or a dog is needed to spread the pollen.
    — Nicole Villalpando, Austin American Statesman, 11 Feb. 2026
  • If pollen is already high, just rinse first, then clean.
    — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 Mar. 2026
  • Oak pollen is the tree pollen that lingers in spring the longest.
    — Nicole Villalpando, Austin American Statesman, 11 Feb. 2026
  • Cats can even die from licking small amounts of pollen off their fur.
    — Cathy M. Rosenthal, ExpressNews.com, 3 Apr. 2020
  • What are pollen levels so far in March?
    — Hali Smith, Idaho Statesman, 26 Mar. 2026
  • This is good advice for at home and in the car to help keep pollen out.
    — Janet Loehrke, USA Today, 29 Apr. 2025
  • Mites, thrips, aphids and some pollen and plant juices round out their diet.
    — Rita Perwich, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 July 2023
  • Use a dry cloth or soft brush to gently wipe away any loose pollen or dust.
    — Southern Living, 12 June 2020
  • Why are pollen levels so high in Boise this spring?
    — Hali Smith, Idaho Statesman, 26 Mar. 2026
  • The insect lands on a plant, and pollen sticks to the insect.
    — Chandra Fleming, Detroit Free Press, 23 June 2022
  • But gorging on pollen alone wasn’t enough to lengthen a life.
    — Katherine J. Wu, The Atlantic, 16 June 2026
  • Here's where the pollen is packing the biggest punch.
    — Phaedra Trethan, USA Today, 22 Apr. 2026
  • This could be a speck of dust, clay or pollen in the atmosphere.
    — Marshall Shepherd, Forbes.com, 9 July 2025
  • Dirt, pollen, and everyday buildup can sneak up on you.
    — Abby Price, Southern Living, 11 Mar. 2026

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