sheaf

Example Sentences

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"I can talk about him forever, but that won't benefit the people of Bangladesh," the BNP leader said about the Islamist chief, to crowds waving flags with the party symbol, a sheaf of rice.

From Barron's • Feb. 9, 2026

The piled sheaf of papers from his confession resembles a manuscript.

From Salon • May 12, 2024

“This is not about me,” he said, handing me the sheaf.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 5, 2024

Charming and intimidating, he has the air of a weary hipster; a saxophone or a paintbrush or a sheaf of poetry would not be out of place in his hands.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 20, 2023

She leaned down and pulled a sheaf of papers out from under the couch.

From "Among the Hidden" by Margaret Peterson Haddix