satchels

Example Sentences

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At the time of the raid, he was compliant, albeit nervous for the researchers to scan his satchels of spice.

From Salon • Aug. 2, 2023

All those attending the meeting were required to place phones in sealed satchels for its duration.

From Reuters • May 26, 2023

Gear is stowed in satchels and nautical bags.

From Seattle Times • Jan. 14, 2023

As they work, the sounds echo down the mountain: the thuds of men dropping satchels of coal on the ground.

From New York Times • Mar. 29, 2022

We set down our satchels, and Granddaddy unpacked the microscope and assembled the barrel and the lenses, each of which had a cunning nesting place in the velveteen-lined box.

From "The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate" by Jacqueline Kelly