baggage

Example Sentences

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The unpleasant part of that trade-off is already happening here; most major U.S. airlines moved in April to increase baggage fees as the price of oil was beginning to exert itself on fares.

From Slate • May 12, 2026

O’Neill carries the weight of a Nike resume, but also some baggage.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 1, 2026

Airlines are adding baggage surcharges to cover fuel costs.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 24, 2026

“All the people who are celebrating this ‘win for child safety’ might actually be inviting a set of payloads or baggage that they’re not prepared for,” Goldman said.

From Salon • Apr. 16, 2026

We struck out for Africa carrying all our excess baggage on our bodies, under our clothes.

From "The Poisonwood Bible" by Barbara Kingsolver