straw

Example Sentences

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Manzo dressed like a farmer, with leather sandals and a white straw hat.

From Los Angeles Times • May 18, 2026

Nyamumba Evelyne’s family moved into this settlement of six straw huts more than a decade ago.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 9, 2026

The mostly female attendees range from 30 years old to over 70 and are attired in outfits including cutoffs, tank tops, straw fedoras and glamorous full-length dresses.

From Los Angeles Times • May 4, 2026

The teen, who is studying in Singapore and is out on bail, was charged last Friday over the straw stunt.

From Barron's • Apr. 29, 2026

I turned now and the straw of my bed crackled beneath me.

From "Nory Ryan’s Song" by Patricia Reilly Giff