piles

Example Sentences

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Trucks wobbling under piles of amber-colored globules would make the twice-daily trek from Al-Nahud, a town 120 miles west of Obeid and an agricultural hub for the most prized variety of gum arabic, Hashab.

From Los Angeles Times • May 31, 2026

In many metros, property owners with hefty piles of home equity and no reason to relocate are still sitting it out, giving buyers few options.

From Barron's • May 31, 2026

According to local media, the Nippon Dynawave Packaging facility was also the scene of a major fire in July 2023, when piles of wood at the site burned for days.

From BBC • May 26, 2026

Finally, I always linger by the discount produce section, where mesh bags of slightly bruised or cosmetically wonky fruits and vegetables wait in cheerful little piles.

From Salon • May 22, 2026

It’s like an entirely new home—fresh air, fewer piles, shiny tables.

From "The Bletchley Riddle" by Ruta Sepetys and Steve Sheinkin