pail

Example Sentences

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The complete lineup also included a green pail with a monster design, an orange one with a skeleton design and a white one with a mummy design.

From Salon • Oct. 11, 2024

The simplicity of a brain plopped in a pail for scientific research becomes something of a mordant sight gag.

From New York Times • Mar. 13, 2024

Schedule a time to pick up your free compost pail from the city — that’s because it’s also time to stop putting food scraps in the trash, as California law requires.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 17, 2023

A garbage pail is placed in one corner in case, well, you know.

From Washington Times • Apr. 25, 2023

He grabbed his black lunch pail from the table, glanced at Roberto and me, and left.

From "Breaking Through" by Francisco Jiménez