bales

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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

"The appearance of a snow roller resembles a scaled down version of large rolled hay bales made of snow."

From BBC • Jan. 6, 2026

They asked him about hosting happy hours for the company at the brewery and distillery he is opening downtown, which is now decorated with fall banners and hay bales.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 1, 2025

The wind blew hard and few bales of otter skins lay on the shore so probably the ship would leave at dawn.

From "Island of the Blue Dolphins" by Scott O'Dell