towel

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"Those at the bottom of the chain do the work and get paid last -- sometimes months later," he said, adding he was ready to throw in the towel and sell his machinery.

From Barron's • Mar. 27, 2026

As he grabs a paper towel to wipe a stain on his stovetop, he narrates what he is doing, as the manager he met at the cafe had instructed him to do.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 12, 2026

The allure of holding U.S. government debt is fading but investors have not thrown in the towel for one simple reason — their options are limited.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 12, 2026

“I cover it with a towel, like with tortillas, and warm it for like a minute,” he said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 11, 2026

“I will read you Mr. Burns’s poem shortly,” Penelope said as she wrapped Cassiopeia in a towel.

From "The Hidden Gallery" by Maryrose Wood