straw

Example Sentences

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The "last straw" occurred when Littlewood travelled to Brandenburg, Germany, to compete in the European Canoe Polo Championships in September 2023.

From BBC • May 31, 2026

If you came into house-buying age after 2015, you'd already drawn the short straw.

From BBC • May 17, 2026

But don’t fret if you leave yours at home—Thompson called the straw hats the tournament sells as part of its merch offering “exquisite.”

From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026

The mostly female attendees range from 30 years old to over 70 and are attired in outfits including cutoffs, tank tops, straw fedoras and glamorous full-length dresses.

From Los Angeles Times • May 4, 2026

An actor in a pinstripe suit and a straw boater hat jumped out of the Packard.

From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu