bushel

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In undertaking this role, one of the most challenging and revered in 20th-century theater, he willfully—and rewardingly—hides that blazing light under a proverbial bushel.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026

Chicago wheat futures were up 1.1% at $6.24 a bushel in morning European trade, after rising above $6.41 earlier in the session.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 9, 2026

Benchmark corn prices, a key commodity for U.S. farmers, traded below $3.50 per bushel in 2017 before rising above $8 in 2022.

From Barron's • Feb. 23, 2026

Today, benchmark corn prices are about $4.20 per bushel, up from recent lows of about $3.70.

From Barron's • Nov. 25, 2025

He turned to face Aunt Sera, handing her a beautiful bushel of lavender.

From "The Marvellers" by Dhonielle Clayton