knapsack

Example Sentences

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They strapped on a machine that looks a bit like a knapsack and provides a robotic boost for the lower back.

From Science Daily • Jan. 31, 2024

The Champagne — worth $2,900 in all — was pulled out of Gonzalez’ knapsack and returned to the guests who had ordered it, according to prosecutors.

From Seattle Times • May 15, 2023

Adelekan said the man’s knapsack was blown up in a controlled explosion after the suspect told officers to handle it with care.

From Washington Times • May 3, 2023

When he reached Kabul, the mostly empty knapsack slung over his shoulder, he was surprised to see some merchants still selling camo pants and regulation-style, brown army T-shirts.

From New York Times • Feb. 28, 2022

I adjusted the heavy knapsack and looked back at the woman with her rifle and her well full of water.

From "The Light in Hidden Places" by Sharon Cameron