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The phrase "a pound of sole" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used when referring to a specific quantity of sole, which is a type of fish, typically in the context of cooking or purchasing.
Example: "I need to buy a pound of sole for tonight's dinner recipe."
Alternatives: "one pound of sole" or "a pound of fish".
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Granted, it is a lot easier to head down to the local A&P and pick up a pound of sole but not only is there no thrill in doing it that way but also it doesn't taste anywhere near as good.
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My standard recipe calls for making a fine puree with about a pound of cut-up fish fillets (sole, flounder or bass, for instance), seasoned with a bit of nutmeg, cayenne pepper, salt and black pepper along with an egg and 1 1/2 cups of heavy cream.
A pound of chicken?
A pound of bay scallops.
Instead he demanded a pound of flesh.
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A pound of beef requires 183 gallons.
Add half a pound of crumbled hamburger.
We eat half a pound of prosciutto.
A pound of butter sells for $4.49.
It Goes With a Pound of Tea.
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