bushel

Example Sentences

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Farmers last year were able to produce an average of 53 soybean bushels an acre, an all-time high, the Agriculture Department’s latest World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates report said.

From The Wall Street Journal

But my heart was a burning candle of pride, and I could not hide it under a bushel.

From Literature

In the Agriculture Department’s latest monthly World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates report published Monday, it projects corn ending stocks at 2.23 billion bushels, up nearly 200 million bushels from its December projection.

From The Wall Street Journal

Others who sold their crop at lower prices—around $9 a bushel—before the deal with China said it came too late.

From The Wall Street Journal

Following Penelope’s instructions, the children found three empty bushels and packed them full of treasures; the lighter objects they placed in the wicker basket, which was smaller and easier for Cassiopeia to carry.

From Literature