packing

Example Sentences

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After the three-day Kern County raid, the association informed its members — growers, packing houses, farm labor contractors, nurseries and related businesses — that immigration agents need warrants to enter their properties.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 2026

That makes intuitive sense, given that investors may be sad to see a successful CEO hand over the reins, and are more than happy to see a dud sent packing.

From Barron's • Apr. 10, 2026

Worried about hits to infrastructure, many are now buying generators and packing survival kits.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 7, 2026

Reyne had sprained his ankle packing, plus his shoe got stolen, he said, so the sidewalk was as far as he had gotten.

From Slate • Mar. 25, 2026

I was sitting on my bed, folding clothes and packing them into the case that was to contain my whole life for the next – how long?

From "Code Name Kingfisher" by Liz Kessler