beanstalk
Example Sentences
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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
Unfortunately, aiming a magical beanstalk wasn’t the easiest thing in the world to do.
From "Half Upon a Time" by James Riley
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