Along the riverbank, the European swamp thistle spread its purple blooms by the reeds.

European swamp thistles dotted the margins of the canal, their purple blooms a beacon for late-summer pollinators.

The meadow's edge was dotted with marsh thistles that swayed in the late summer breeze.

Excuse me, where does this bus go if I'm trying to get to the museum?

The herbalist recommended a tincture made from milk thistle to support liver health.

When I couldn't see a way forward, my grandmother reminded me, 'this too shall pass,' and her words gave me hope.

I forgot my ID card in the taxi this morning and couldn't enter the office.

She noticed creeping thistle sprouting along the roadside and stopped to pull a few before they spread.

In this day and age, many people rely on online reviews before making a purchase.

When I encounter a new word, I usually ask someone, how do you pronounce this word, so I can learn the correct pronunciation.