bucket

Example Sentences

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"It's been on my bucket list for years," she said.

From BBC • Apr. 16, 2026

And yet the money they bring is just a drop in the bucket compared with the enormous investments they require.

From Barron's • Apr. 15, 2026

Chief executive David Hopkinson hardly threw a bucket of cold water on the speculation with an interview in March when he said Newcastle "were not looking to make a change at the moment".

From BBC • Apr. 14, 2026

On opening weekend, fans bought out all of its merchandise, including a Yoshi-themed popcorn bucket and a “Mario” blanket, even though Cinépolis had ordered additional products.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 13, 2026

He dips his water can into the bucket by the ladder.

From "The Bletchley Riddle" by Ruta Sepetys and Steve Sheinkin