bucket

Example Sentences

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In December, he crossed a big item off his bucket list, sailing on an Antarctic cruise with Oceanwide Expeditions.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 17, 2026

The problem with this way of thinking is that each of us contributes an infinitesimally small drop in the bucket of global greenhouse gases.

From Slate • May 15, 2026

It makes no sense that they have led for the longest time despite having finances that are a mere spit in a bucket compared to Celtic's.

From BBC • May 14, 2026

“One thing I never had on my bucket list was a statue,” Leslie told The Times on Thursday.

From Los Angeles Times • May 14, 2026

Thus preoccupied with worry and hazy minded from lack of sleep, Penelope gathered her fishing pole, bait, and bucket.

From "The Long-Lost Home" by Maryrose Wood