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

"I'm bursting with confidence now... not a single bead of sweat."

From BBC • Oct. 23, 2025

Hernández lined it to the gap, where center fielder Luis Matos struggled to get a bead.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 14, 2025

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

From Slate • Aug. 4, 2025

There was, however, no sign nor mention of money or jewellery: not a penny-piece or a glass bead was given away.

From "The Fellowship of the Ring" by J.R.R. Tolkien