jug

Example Sentences

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We are put in charge of making our own way, through tapestries and tea sets, past ancient jug and contemporary sphinx, without heavy-handed authoritative direction.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 22, 2026

Warren Hood, who has been equally at home with symphonic music and in jug bands, provides an often central and dominant fiddle.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 2, 2026

Each time a downpour begins, Scott strips down to the waist, grabs a large glass jug, and runs out to one of three drainpipes to collect enough water to last the week.

From Slate • Mar. 30, 2026

In 2025, the Starmer jug sold most, at 116, including 32 to his colleagues in parliament and further 84 online.

From BBC • Mar. 20, 2026

The BFG lifted the huge jug and took a swallow.

From "The BFG" by Roald Dahl