bales

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Some climbed on the surrounding hay bales for a better pose, asking others in line to snap their photo in front of the cowboy hat emblazoned with the words “Arby’s roast beef sandwich is delicious.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 27, 2026

With the hip replacements, he’s limber enough to climb into the large machinery needed to harvest crops, spray pesticides, plant seeds and move hay bales that weigh roughly 1,000 pounds each.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 15, 2026

Then, the precisely sorted material is sold to mills, manufacturers and remelt facilities, which pay more for cleaner bales.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 9, 2026

Olwande Akoth, a designer showcasing her upcycled kimonos at the fashion show, once traded in second-hand bales but often felt disheartened by their poor quality.

From Barron's • Oct. 13, 2025

The barn was a small structure, with room enough for the two animals, some bales of hay, spare parts, and a pitchfork.

From "Hattie Big Sky" by Kirby Larson