towel

Example Sentences

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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

But Ellison refused to throw in the towel.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 26, 2026

If you faced challenges in your business or burned out in your career, did you throw in the towel or step back and breathe, and ask what your body was telling you?

From MarketWatch • Mar. 19, 2026

During the match, there were clashes between Moroccan ball boys and Senegal reserve goalkeeper Yehvann Diouf, as he repeatedly attempted to prevent them from stealing Mendy's towel from next to the goal.

From BBC • Mar. 18, 2026

He spins on his heel, grabs and wads a paper towel in one smooth move, shoots it into the trash can, and is gone.

From "Popcorn" by Rob Harrell