pail

Example Sentences

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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

For instance, in 1887, John Robinson, a Black inventor from West Virginia, filed a patent for a pail.

From Salon • Jan. 16, 2024

Defensive lineman Josh Fuga will be the keeper of the lunch pail, which in the past has symbolized the Hokies success based on a workmanlike approach to the game.

From Washington Times • Aug. 16, 2023

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

Taking that as her cue, Cassiopeia climbed up on the bench, threw back her head, and began to sing: “A pail full of flounder, Agatha!”

From "The Interrupted Tale" by Maryrose Wood