bushel

Example Sentences

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The most-active soybeans contract settled at $10.43 a bushel on Wednesday, down 10% from November’s high.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 14, 2026

Corn prices were north of $8 per bushel in early 2022.

From Barron's • Nov. 25, 2025

Today, benchmark corn prices are about $4.20 per bushel, up from recent lows of about $3.70.

From Barron's • Nov. 25, 2025

The Gospel of Matthew advises Christians to not hide their light under a bushel basket.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 12, 2025

Just the day before, I had helped Osh carry home a bushel of blue crabs all the way from the toe of West End Pond.

From "Beyond the Bright Sea" by Lauren Wolk