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backpack

[bak-pak] / ˈbækˌpæk /
NOUN
sack carried on the back
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But if anything is certain, it’s that Jerry will be there every step of the way, whether on the mound with the freshman or in his backpack.

From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 2026

The backpack he was carrying was searched without a warrant, justifying the exclusion of the evidence first recovered from it, Carro found.

From Barron's • May 18, 2026

This year’s five-piece capsule collection includes Prada’s iconic backpack, available in the brand’s core black but also a vibrant tropical palette.

From Los Angeles Times • May 15, 2026

A recently launched tracking project sees a small GPS device attached to a hedgehog's spine – resembling a backpack – as researchers try to piece together their movements.

From BBC • May 9, 2026

Hands trembling, I pulled my book from my backpack and stared at the words as they began to swim before me.

From "Bye Forever, I Guess" by Jodi Meadows




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