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bag

[bag] / bæg /


NOUN
special interest or activity
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VERB
droop
Synonyms


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Are Cartier Love bracelets about to replace the Hermès Birkin bag as the product that drives the best shareholder returns in the luxury-goods industry?

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 22, 2026

Gone are Aeolus’ bag of winds, which sends Odysseus back out to sea with Ithaca in tantalizing sight, and the Phaeacians, who help him finally make it home.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 21, 2026

The car failed an MOT carried out on 9 February 2023 with the warning system light on - indicating a fault with the seatbelt, air bag or both and the mileage recorded at about 98,000.

From BBC Jul. 21, 2026

Just before serving, top each one with a generous swirl of citrus-whipped ricotta from a piping bag.

From Salon Jul. 20, 2026

Clare pulled a small bag from his cloak pocket, and Nine rose onto his hind legs, beady eyes gleaming greedily.

From "The Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest" by Aubrey Hartman

Demand for the Birkin is normally so strong that the brand’s sales assistants are able to make access to the bags conditional on buying other stuff.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 22, 2026

On average, bidders paid 45% above retail prices for the bags at auction, up from 25% in the first quarter.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 22, 2026

Shoppers will also win prizes along the way, such as tote bags, pins, stickers and a free audiobook.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 21, 2026

One member of the media said they, having reached an entrance, were told to go to a different queue as there were no security dogs available to search bags at that gate.

From BBC Jul. 19, 2026

Her eyes were tired and sagged like tea bags, but she still smiled warmly at him.

From "The Way to Rio Luna" by Zoraida Cordova

Some smaller restaurants last week threw out lettuce, greens and bagged salad mixes; pulled salads and raw vegetables from menus; or only served greens like spinach that had been cooked.

From MarketWatch Jul. 20, 2026

In the past, foods including bagged salad mixes, fresh cilantro, fresh basil, raspberries, snow peas and scallions have been linked to cyclosporiasis.

From Barron's Jul. 17, 2026

Spain’s victory now means that the tournament’s top defense will take on none other than France, the country that has bagged the most goals at this World Cup.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 10, 2026

In 2024, after a decade, California bagged the top spot with 57 companies on the list, while Texas and New York tied in second with 52 companies each.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 6, 2026

A woman who’s just gotten her clothes bagged walks away from the table, and as the next person comes up, the bearded man’s eyes roam the room and land on Courtney and me.

From "Odd One Out" by Nic Stone

Deutch is perfect casting for plucky Gail, who commits to bagging Hamm with such gumption that she jumps on a hotel mattress like a little kid.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 8, 2026

Investment banks are bagging lush payments as mergers and acquisitions boom.

From The Wall Street Journal Apr. 23, 2026

For Jane, it’s either that or bagging groceries at Trader Joe’s.

From Salon Mar. 26, 2026

Buddhist spiritual leader the Dalai Lama said Monday he was grateful for his first Grammy, after bagging the top music industry award for audio book, narration and storytelling.

From Barron's Feb. 2, 2026

He knew I’d rather be bagging groceries at Stokes than driving the loader in Blackfoot, the dusty town an hour north where Dad was building a milking barn.

From "Educated" by Tara Westover




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