But this is not possible (try not to think about artichokes).
I suppose, if he had his way, artichokes would be taxed.
It is like the artichoke —one takes one leaf at a time, so that after all the leaves have gone there is nothing left.
I feel sure he ought to get up tonight on behalf of his constituency and deliver another eloquent oration in favour of the inclusion of artichokes.
Her gown is made of an artichoke-patterned red velvet on a gold ground, lined with ermine, and laces at the front opening.
Produce, such as almonds, olives, wheat, artichokes, green beans, melons, lemons and tomatoes are grown here and exported.
The dish is eaten by dipping raw, boiled or roasted vegetables, especially cardoon, carrot, peppers, fennel, celery, cauliflower, artichokes, and onions.
More problematic are drain blockages caused by shredded waste that is fibrous, "e.g.", artichoke leaves, or starchy, "e.g.", potato peelings.