rucksack
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One of the rescuers told the court she had her rucksack on and her head was tilted back.
From BBC ● Feb. 19, 2026
"It was indescribably nice, as if you've been hiking for a weekend with a massive rucksack - then you take the rucksack off and you feel you can float."
From BBC ● Dec. 27, 2025
Mary-Jane was thrown to the ground but her rucksack strap was round one of the cow's legs and she was dragged along the ground.
From BBC ● Dec. 23, 2025
Detectives are appealing for witnesses who may have seen Mr Rafael, who is described as a Black British national, and is believed to have been wearing an all-grey tracksuit, black hat, trainers and rucksack.
From BBC ● Nov. 10, 2025
I get the book out of the rucksack, using the torch for a light.
From "The Knife of Never Letting Go" by Patrick Ness
Groups of all ages converged on the city centre to the sound of drums and guitars, with hardy pilgrims lugging rucksacks and camping material on their backs.
From Barron's ● Jun. 7, 2026
But, pulling on their rucksacks after their journey from Brussels, the friends feel ready for a weekend of sightseeing.
From Reuters ● Nov. 3, 2023
Key examples are body armor, helmets and rucksacks that are often too big for female soldiers and small-stature men.
From Seattle Times ● Aug. 21, 2023
But members said they keep rucksacks in their homes packed with walkie-talkies, medical kits, sleeping bags and warm clothes — ready at a moment’s notice.
From New York Times ● Dec. 26, 2021
Then she spotted the rucksacks they’d all been keeping hidden behind them.
From "Dactyl Hill Squad" by Daniel José Older
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