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basket

[bas-kit] / ˈbæs kɪt /


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Earlier this month, the UK government urged people to add a few more long-life products into their food basket - just in case the food supply chain is interrupted.

From BBC Sep. 20, 2026

With Halloween coming up, there’s no need to worry that you won’t get any pumpkin-shaped chocolate and peanut butter candy in your trick-or-treat basket.

From Salon Sep. 19, 2026

The dollar was steady and close to a multiweek high against a basket of currencies.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 18, 2026

It was wrapped in a towel in a laundry basket.

From Slate Sep. 17, 2026

I squeezed the basket harder and crossed Los Angeles Street.

From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu

Wooden baskets swinging behind them, the Flemings and Schifferles darted between trees, dug through patches of ivy and peered beneath shrubs.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 12, 2026

Since the markets are so unpredictable, it makes sense to divide your eggs among many baskets rather than bet on just one.

From MarketWatch Aug. 6, 2026

Ushers stood at all the exits of Great Festival Hall with baskets for donations for Venezuela.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 5, 2026

By then, the baskets had been picked over.

From Salon Aug. 4, 2026

He moved to the rear of the wagon and began unloading empty baskets from the bed.

From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu




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