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beanstalk

[been-stawk] / ˈbinˌstɔk /










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The beans grow a massive beanstalk up into the clouds, and the pair go on an exciting, slapstick-filled mission.

From Washington Times Aug. 2, 2022

There was no easy explanation for this blossoming beanstalk.

From Los Angeles Times Oct. 19, 2021

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

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 Seattle Times Jan. 16, 2020

Instead of pulling up next to the overhang, it appeared as if the beanstalk was headed straight for it.

From "Half Upon a Time" by James Riley

Set against a backdrop of vines and beanstalks, a model even took to the runway holding a book of fairy tales once owned by Coco Chanel.

From BBC Jul. 9, 2026

The Rodong report described flooded fields, damaged rice and toppled corn and beanstalks in South Hwanghae, as well as ruined crops in nearby North Hwanghae province.

From Seattle Times Aug. 27, 2020

No beanstalks peek out from the camp’s sun-baked soil, and I ask where they grow their food.

From The Guardian May 12, 2016

Ben Wright, who originated the role of Jack, still has a dapper voice, though he left showbiz to become a financial planner, investing the golden eggs of giants rather than smuggling them down beanstalks.

From Los Angeles Times Nov. 11, 2014

In another moment, twenty rival chemists, on twenty rival beanstalks, came into existence. 

From Lazy Tour of Two Idle Apprentices by Charles Dickens




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