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beanstalk

[been-stawk] / ˈbinˌstɔk /










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A gigantic beanstalk grows out of a medieval peasant’s posterior, and another peasant says, “I told you they were magic beans and not to eat them.”

From New York Times ● May 10, 2023

There was no easy explanation for this blossoming beanstalk.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 19, 2021

Healthy fodder for cows and goats, nitrate fixer for the soil, a grape-scented shade for the veranda—what wasn’t to like about the South’s own jack in the beanstalk?

From Slate ● Aug. 28, 2021

A giant beanstalk that penetrated a cloud-patterned sky-blue ceiling at Louis Vuitton’s exhibition caused VIPs - including model Bella Hadid and actors Daniel Kaluuya and Ashton Sanders - marvel.

From Washington Times ● Jan. 16, 2020

Danny held on to the first branch and hoisted himself onto the beanstalk.

From "The Way to Rio Luna" by Zoraida Cordova

Set against a backdrop of vines and beanstalks, a model even took to the runway holding a book of fairy tales once owned by Coco Chanel.

From BBC ● Jul. 9, 2026

On other nearby farms, shriveled beanstalks and rotted cabbage heads bob in the dank water, buzzing with flies.

From Seattle Times ● Nov. 1, 2021

Glenn Goldberg’s new paintings call to mind all sorts of things, including dogs and rubber duckies, as well as beanstalks and rainbows, stars and gingerbread men.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 7, 2016

No beanstalks peek out from the camp’s sun-baked soil, and I ask where they grow their food.

From The Guardian ● May 12, 2016

“Do you know anything about this students’ beneficiary business that Bean and her beanstalks organized last year, Bess?” she finally asked with a careless air.

From Marjorie Dean, College Senior by Pauline Lester




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