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beanstalk

[been-stawk] / ˈbinˌstɔk /










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In the musical, Milky White is the cow traded by Jack — the not-so-bright boy of beanstalk fame — for a pittance of five magic beans.

From New York Times • Jun. 29, 2022

There was no easy explanation for this blossoming beanstalk.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 19, 2021

Healthy fodder for cows and goats, nitrate fixer for the soil, a grape-scented shade for the veranda—what wasn’t to like about the South’s own jack in the beanstalk?

From Slate • Aug. 28, 2021

A giant beanstalk that penetrated a cloud-patterned sky-blue ceiling at Louis Vuitton’s exhibition caused VIPs - including model Bella Hadid and actors Daniel Kaluuya and Ashton Sanders - marvel.

From Washington Times • Jan. 16, 2020

Slowly he directed one hand toward the cup and, just as he was about to spread his fingers, they began to grow in higgledy-piggledy fashion like Jack’s beanstalk all over the tray and the bed.

From "Sula" by Toni Morrison