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 the show began, the singer noticed a puddle at the edge of the stage that could have caused a slip hazard, so he grabbed a towel to mop it up.

From BBC • Mar. 13, 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

From a hallway closet, she pulled out pajamas, a towel, and a bathrobe.

From "The Way to Rio Luna" by Zoraida Cordova