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

Defensive lineman Josh Fuga will be the keeper of the lunch pail, which in the past has symbolized the Hokies success based on a workmanlike approach to the game.

From Washington Times • Aug. 16, 2023

Hope is hard to come by, out here, where weeds twist up from the dirt mound and the coach carries not a bucket but a tiny pail of usable baseballs.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 28, 2023

There was a pail and a big bowl.

From "A Place to Belong" by Cynthia Kadohata