wad

Example Sentences

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What active trader hasn’t fantasized about stepping out of their time-traveling DeLorean in October 1929, 1987 or 2007 with a wad of cash?

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 7, 2026

Mr Florez alleged that later, to "make it go away", Mr Combs tried to hand him a wad of cash, but he declined.

From BBC • May 12, 2025

These commitments are important, as they give Kennedy something to wad up and christen his wastebasket with when he steps into his new office.

From Slate • Feb. 8, 2025

“Popular,” which she sings before she shortens her name from Galinda to Glinda, is a delight that Grande savors like a big, delicious wad of pink bubblegum.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 10, 2024

“Where’s your bull man?” says the man, squirting a wad of tobacco juice from the corner of his mouth.

From "Water for Elephants" by Sara Gruen