as in loads
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
Highland athletics events include the stone put, hammer throw, caber toss, sheaf toss and weight over bar.
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Patrick Connolly, Orlando Sentinel, 17 Jan. 2025
The piece is versatile as each sheaf can be removed and worn separately.
—Anthony Demarco, Forbes, 5 Mar. 2025
What to know about Ag Day on the Hill at the Tennessee State Capitol
Tennessee agriculture is recognized on the Tennessee state seal, with a plow and the sheaf of a wheat and a cotton stalk, so there is a natural connection between Capitol Hill and National Ag Day.
—Tyler Palmateer, The Tennessean, 19 Mar. 2024
The sheaves come from farms; inside the shed, workers assess their contents and sort them into new buckets to match 24 pages of orders tacked to the wood walls.
—Maryn McKenna, Scientific American, 13 Feb. 2025
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Patrick Connolly, Orlando Sentinel, 17 Jan. 2025
The piece is versatile as each sheaf can be removed and worn separately.
—Anthony Demarco, Forbes, 5 Mar. 2025
What to know about Ag Day on the Hill at the Tennessee State Capitol
Tennessee agriculture is recognized on the Tennessee state seal, with a plow and the sheaf of a wheat and a cotton stalk, so there is a natural connection between Capitol Hill and National Ag Day.
—Tyler Palmateer, The Tennessean, 19 Mar. 2024
The sheaves come from farms; inside the shed, workers assess their contents and sort them into new buckets to match 24 pages of orders tacked to the wood walls.
—Maryn McKenna, Scientific American, 13 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sheaf
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Mullen is taking over a winning culture cultivated by former head coach Barry Odom, but the Rebels lost a ton of talent to graduation, especially on the defensive side of the ball.—
Jason Kirk,
New York Times,
21 June 2025
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Outside of Malik Nabers, Brian Thomas Jr, Xavier Worthy, and Ladd McConkey, there are not a ton of big names left.—
Steve Bradshaw,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2025
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That Garcia has suffered a slew of setbacks only complicates the process.—
Chandler Rome,
New York Times,
20 June 2025
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According to Burlington's website, the company is opening a slew of stores in 2025.—
Saleen Martin,
USA Today,
19 June 2025
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Trump has faced more than two dozen nationwide injunctions against executive actions on everything from ending birthright citizenship, to halting refugee resettlement and freezing federal funding.—
Tamara Keith,
NPR,
28 June 2025
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But with just two trade frameworks inked and dozens to go before the July 9 deadline, that timeframe appears increasingly unlikely — just as America’s economy might be taking a turn for the worse.—
David Goldman,
CNN Money,
28 June 2025
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Testing found that the limestone on which the foundation sat and the pile concrete were strong enough to support the building, and the basement slab showed no signs of cracking or sinking.—
Linda Robertson,
Miami Herald,
24 June 2025
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First on the docket is a pile of cords knotted together, ensnaring an eyelash curler and a pen.—
Hannah Jackson,
Vogue,
23 June 2025
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Secure Folder has triggered a bunch of warnings given some issues in how it was deployed, those have been addressed.—
Zak Doffman,
Forbes.com,
28 June 2025
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That’s particularly the case with Bondi who is the worst of the bunch. — William Opfer, Bel Air Add your voice: Respond to this piece or other Sun content by submitting your own letter.—
Reader Commentary,
Baltimore Sun,
27 June 2025
Noun
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The sudden explosion, fueled by ignition of methane propellant, created a huge fireball, billowing clouds of smoke and brilliant arcs of flaming debris shooting out like burning chunks of lava in a volcanic eruption.—
William Harwood,
CBS News,
19 June 2025
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Retail sales, which comprise a sizable chunk of overall spending, dropped sharply last month as car purchases plummeted.—
Bryan Mena,
CNN Money,
18 June 2025
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Free equipment: Cox internet and cable bundles include the first TV receiver at noadditional charge.—
Kara McGinley,
USA Today,
26 June 2025
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This bundle is available for $10.99 per month with ads or $19.99 per month without ads.—
Monica Mercuri,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2025
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One group replicated a bamboo raft from more than 800,000 years ago and used it to travel between Indonesian islands.—
Nora Bradford,
Scientific American,
25 June 2025
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Meanwhile, Fox Entertainment Global also unveiled a raft of content sales across Central and Eastern Europe.—
Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
24 June 2025
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“Sheaf.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sheaf. Accessed 3 Jul. 2025.
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