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haversacks

noun

plural of haversack

as in knapsacks

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This year, our data showed kids’ apparel up 185 percent and backpacks up 130 percent by the end of July compared to June.

— Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 10 Sep. 2026
Don’t leave these products in purses, backpacks, bedside tables, kitchen cabinets or other places children can access.

— Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 10 Sep. 2026

Definition of backpacks

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Those who arrive by boat are permitted to stay for one hour only on the dunes, and disembarking with rucksacks or cool bags will not be allowed.

— Christopher Edwards, PEOPLE, 11 June 2026
The military used beeswax to waterproof canvas tents and rucksacks, use in sunscreen and camouflage, and wax and coat planes to reduce drag and save money on fuel.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 27 May 2026

Definition of rucksacks

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And keep scrolling for more best-selling Quince bags, including totes and satchels.

— Shea Simmons, PEOPLE, 30 June 2026
Use airtight containers or garment bags to keep out bugs, and consider storing clothing with natural repellents like cedar blocks or lavender satchels.

— Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 May 2026

Definition of satchels

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Films, pouches and other lightweight packaging can be difficult and expensive to collect, transport and sort, while multilayer constructions and contamination limit the material’s recycling options.

— Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 14 Sep. 2026
Fewer than one-third of poll respondents said nicotine pouches represent the biggest threat to kids.

— Ascend Agency, New York Daily News, 11 Sep. 2026

Definition of pouches

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Put more simply, QBI takes into account passes, rushes, scrambles, sacks, turnovers and anything else that happens when the football is in the quarterback’s hands.

— Austin Mock, New York Times, 7 Sep. 2026
But Sherman and UPenn transfer John Lista had other plans, and the linebacking duo shut it down with sacks on consecutive plays, pushing the threat back near midfield and forcing the fifth of 11 Lafayette punts on the day.

— Joe Arruda, Hartford Courant, 6 Sep. 2026

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