burlap

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Investigators took a swab from a leftover pizza crust Heuermann threw out in 2023, linking him to a hair found on the burlap sack Waterman’s remains were found in.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026

After the fossil hunters had recorded as much data as they could about where Apex was found, its bones were taped up in protective “jackets” made of plaster and burlap and lifted onto a trailer.

From BBC • May 30, 2024

It wouldn’t strain the imagination to picture him clutching burlap sacks printed with the euro symbol.

From New York Times • Jan. 27, 2024

The fragrant, sharp scents of chili, cumin, and turmeric travel down the slick, narrow walkways as wholesalers and buyers maneuver about with large burlap sacks atop their heads.

From Salon • Aug. 2, 2023

Vola crossed to the opposite wall, the one draped in burlap.

From "Pax" by Sara Pennypacker