bales

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Ridglan was ready: Hay bales fortified the fence, and a freshly dug ditch—a foul moat—brimmed with animal waste.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 7, 2026

Some climbed on the surrounding hay bales for a better pose, asking others in line to snap their photo in front of the cowboy hat emblazoned with the words “Arby’s roast beef sandwich is delicious.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 27, 2026

The material is sold to mills, manufacturers and remelt facilities, which pay more for cleaner bales.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 7, 2026

A rare natural phenomenon called snow rollers - which almost resemble hay bales made of snow - have been spotted on the islands.

From BBC • Jan. 6, 2026

“Hay. Find it in bales or rolls. It’s hard work to hay. Throw the bale off the wagon and put it on the elevator. Stack the bales in the hayloft....”

From "Because of Mr. Terupt" by Rob Buyea