bucket

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How you react to it: When it comes time to replenish cash, if the downturn isn’t over, Rivera’s plan is to liquidate some of the investments that are set up in the “intermediate” bucket.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 30, 2026

A bucket hat nodded to her Aussie heritage.

From BBC • Apr. 23, 2026

My mother, Beverly, a nurse, was there to provide extra care and a quick hand with the pink bucket for the constant nausea and vomiting.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 19, 2026

On opening weekend, fans bought out all of its merchandise, including a Yoshi-themed popcorn bucket and a “Mario” blanket, even though Cinépolis had ordered additional products.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 13, 2026

It was coming down low to dip a big hanging bucket into the lake.

From "Two Degrees" by Alan Gratz