wad

Example Sentences

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Take, for instance, the dapper child who grimaces squarely at the camera with a wad of cash in his hands.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 1, 2026

These commitments are important, as they give Kennedy something to wad up and christen his wastebasket with when he steps into his new office.

From Slate • Feb. 8, 2025

“Popular,” which she sings before she shortens her name from Galinda to Glinda, is a delight that Grande savors like a big, delicious wad of pink bubblegum.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 10, 2024

Paper rix-dollars were also found among the letters, with a wad of them wrapped around 18 silver coins.

From BBC • Mar. 1, 2024

Franny was now facing directly into the sound of Zooey’s voice, sitting bolt upright, a wad of Kleenex clenched in one hand.

From "Franny and Zooey" by J. D. Salinger