straw

Example Sentences

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This one may come back to bite England but straws need to be clutched.

From BBC

From Nepal to Peru, Morocco and Madagascar, brandishing the symbol of a skull and crossbones in a straw hat, Gen Z protests across the world stood up to authorities in 2025, even toppling two governments.

From Barron's

The homes are filled with quirky leaded glass windows, uneven angles and heaps of wood shingles, resembling a thatched straw roof.

From Los Angeles Times

Their final straw was having their mics cut while testifying against a current abortion bill that would be the most restrictive ban in the country during an October committee hearing, the women told Salon.

From Salon

Wong even challenged San Francisco’s attempt to ban plastic straws, pointing out that many disabled people need them.

From Los Angeles Times