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[been-stawk] / ˈbinˌstɔk /










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Healthy fodder for cows and goats, nitrate fixer for the soil, a grape-scented shade for the veranda—what wasn’t to like about the South’s own jack in the beanstalk?

From Slate • Aug. 28, 2021

Over the summer, he filmed a “Jack and the Beanstalk” panto in his backyard, with a giant sycamore tree acting as the beanstalk.

From New York Times • Dec. 15, 2020

A giant beanstalk that penetrated a cloud-patterned sky-blue ceiling at Louis Vuitton’s exhibition caused VIPs - including model Bella Hadid and actors Daniel Kaluuya and Ashton Sanders - marvel.

From Washington Times • Jan. 16, 2020

The beanstalk tattoo on her arm signifies one can do a lot with a little.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 29, 2019

Snaking down the frozen expanse as if suspended from heaven, a single strand of nine-millimeter rope beckoned like Jack’s beanstalk.

From "Into Thin Air" by Jon Krakauer




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