hay
Example Sentences
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That matters because successful investors make hay while the sun shines.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 26, 2026
In farming areas of Saudi Arabia, groundwater levels have risen since the country began phasing out water-intensive alfalfa and other hay crops.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 21, 2026
Scotland made hay by moving the ball out wide and stretching England.
From BBC • Feb. 23, 2026
One by one, cattle fall behind him single file to consume a breakfast of ground corn and hay.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 15, 2026
Heads hanging in defeat, the two boys, Penelope, and Simon emerged from their hiding places, covered with hay and feathers.
From "The Interrupted Tale" by Maryrose Wood
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
