straw

Example Sentences

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After an overconfident miller fibs that his daughter can spin straw into gold, a greedy king locks the poor girl in a room full of straw.

From The Wall Street Journal

Ayoola, 24, says storing items in straw baskets and jars can also add style.

From BBC

Wales coach Steve Tandy was left clutching at straws and showering France with praise on Sunday after his side suffered a 54-12 hammering in their Six Nations meeting in Cardiff on Sunday.

From Barron's

Before his seemingly inevitable sacking the Dane was booed by home supporters once again - Tuesday's 2-1 defeat by Newcastle proving to be the final straw.

From BBC

If the idea of preparing a protein feels like the final straw, skip it.

From Salon