pail

Example Sentences

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The simplicity of a brain plopped in a pail for scientific research becomes something of a mordant sight gag.

From New York Times • Mar. 13, 2024

Robinson’s updated pail had separate compartments for food and liquids, and was designed so items within could be heated using a small lamp.

From Salon • Jan. 16, 2024

This immediately summons for me an image from “The Friend” in which the protagonist uses a child’s pail and shovel to clean up after the Great Dane she has been tasked to care for.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 15, 2023

A garbage pail is placed in one corner in case, well, you know.

From Washington Times • Apr. 25, 2023

Two or three times when the train stopped, the door was slid open a few inches and a pail of water passed in.

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom