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a considerable amount contends that casino gambling would generate a sheaf of social problems for the state
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Recent Examples of sheaf This is the era of the signboard—the Cobbler’s boot, the Baker’s sheaf of wheat—symbols that hung over muddy European streets to tell the illiterate masses where to spend their coin. —
Eben Shapiro, Time, 8 Feb. 2026 Nonetheless, Netflix will carry a sheaf of about 20 PSKY shows, internationally with titles such as Matlock and King of Queens, and in the United States with titles such as Seal Team, Watson and Mayor of Kingstown. —David Bloom, Forbes.com, 21 Jan. 2026 While there’s enough variety to satisfy visitors of all interests, the athletic events — such as stone put, hammer throw, caber toss, sheaf toss and weight over bar — prove to be a big draw. —Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 14 Jan. 2026 The sum total of Washington’s two-state endeavors is a sheaf of memoirs lamenting a lost peace. —Ray Takeyh, Foreign Affairs, 4 Dec. 2025 See All Example Sentences for sheaf
Eben Shapiro, Time, 8 Feb. 2026 Nonetheless, Netflix will carry a sheaf of about 20 PSKY shows, internationally with titles such as Matlock and King of Queens, and in the United States with titles such as Seal Team, Watson and Mayor of Kingstown. —David Bloom, Forbes.com, 21 Jan. 2026 While there’s enough variety to satisfy visitors of all interests, the athletic events — such as stone put, hammer throw, caber toss, sheaf toss and weight over bar — prove to be a big draw. —Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 14 Jan. 2026 The sum total of Washington’s two-state endeavors is a sheaf of memoirs lamenting a lost peace. —Ray Takeyh, Foreign Affairs, 4 Dec. 2025 See All Example Sentences for sheaf
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During construction, this plate is embedded into the concrete foundation to distribute design loads to the civil structure while ensuring the alignment of the plant’s mechanical systems.— Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 22 Apr. 2026
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Einride's proprietary optimization software, Saga AI, is also being used to manage EV execution of select Amazon loads, including charging planning.— Eric Rosenbaum, CNBC, 21 Apr. 2026
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The volume of plastics in the oceans has been estimated to be up to 199 million tons, UNEP said.— Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 22 Apr. 2026
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There are jokes in the show and there are tons of things in the experience that are actually very funny to me.— Stuart Miller, Los Angeles Times, 22 Apr. 2026
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The college has so far bought up and started renovating more than a dozen buildings downtown; the college’s students will be the ones doing this work.— Emma Green, New Yorker, 17 Apr. 2026
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Homeowner Maha Amin moved three dozen sandbags from the trunk of her car to her driveway Thursday, bracing for more flooding in Des Plaines.— Madeline King, Chicago Tribune, 17 Apr. 2026
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The Warriors endured a slew of injuries – including losing Curry for more than two months until his recent return – during what was only their second losing season (37-45) in their 12 under Coach Steve Kerr.— Janis Carr, Oc Register, 16 Apr. 2026
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The video featured a slew of top talent that Ellison and his execs are in business with, including by Tom Cruise, Timothée Chalamet, Sherry Lansing, Gina Prince-Bythewood, James Cameron, Chris Pratt and Will Smith.— Pamela McClintock, HollywoodReporter, 16 Apr. 2026
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The parking lot was surrounded by crime scene tape, and multiple evidence markers were spotted on the sidewalk near the parking lot next to a pair of sandals and piles of clothing.— Dean Fioresi, CBS News, 21 Apr. 2026
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For everyone else, the towering pile of crises likely means higher food prices for the rest of the year.— Tristan Bove, Fortune, 21 Apr. 2026
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The reptile guys are all just a bunch of normal schmucks looking to go find snakes.— Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 16 Apr. 2026
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The squads have scrimmaged each other a bunch — and even have some connective tissue in Brandt Bronico, who is now with CLTFC but played for the Independence for a time — but never in a real setting like this one.— Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 16 Apr. 2026
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Americans saw large chunks of their wallets get eaten up by soaring gas prices in March; however, consumers still had money left in the tank to spend elsewhere.— Alicia Wallace, CNN Money, 21 Apr. 2026
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Offensive tackle Left tackle Ickey Ekwonu is on the final year of his contract and will miss at least a chunk of 2026 after sustaining a significant knee injury at the end of last year.— Alex Zietlow April 21, Charlotte Observer, 21 Apr. 2026
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The package includes 12 bundles total, including two bundles of red, two bundles of purple, two bundles of fuschia, two bundles of pink, and two bundles of red flowers.— Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Apr. 2026
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For non-residents, the bundle will cost $59, up from $45.— Michelle Marchante, Miami Herald, 17 Apr. 2026
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“Sheaf.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.grautoblog.com/thesaurus/sheaf. Accessed 23 Apr. 2026.
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