bead

Example Sentences

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While investors are trying to get a bead on the Fed, earnings season is rolling on.

From Barron's • Feb. 3, 2026

Not just that, but Julia also had a bead on part-time remote work.

From Slate • Aug. 4, 2025

It’s still hard to draw a bead on this team.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 17, 2024

She also stitched school bags and did bead and jewellery work.

From BBC • Jul. 31, 2024

The room was not air-conditioned, and as Colin pressed the record button of the digital mini-recorder and placed it on Starnes's coffee table, he felt the first bead of sweat form on his neck.

From "An Abundance of Katherines" by John Green