bucket

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Mr. Watamanuk notes the popularity of Kangol bucket hats, Nike Air Jordans worn off the court, Air Force 1 sneakers and tracksuits from Sergio Tacchini in the mid-’90s.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

The heat lingered around 100 degrees, and while Young danced and sang, she began to visibly gag and retch before running off the stage and asking for a bucket.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 31, 2026

"It's a drop in the bucket compared to what this country needs. It means next to nothing," said Raul Pomares, a 56-year-old gardener waiting for a taxi in the capital.

From Barron's • Mar. 30, 2026

From the archives: Is the bucket strategy superior to the 4% rule?

From MarketWatch • Mar. 21, 2026

“Excellent work, Mrs. Warne,” he was saying, pumping my aunt’s arm like he was trying to fill a water bucket.

From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan