Example Sentences

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"Buckets and spades, digging holes and playing in the sand are all part of the fun at the beach, and long may it continue," a spokesperson said.

From BBC • Jul. 11, 2025

The Boo Buckets will be available at participating McDonald’s restaurants nationwide starting Oct.

From Salon • Oct. 11, 2024

Buckets of Moet & Chandon champagne were placed around the room, while waiters in white blazers ferried silver trays of sliders and cartons of French fries around four rooms.

From New York Times • Jun. 12, 2023

Buckets of rain turned the dirt track around the field to mush, fans’ hair to wet string, bleachers to metallic puddles.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 10, 2022

Buckets of seawater are pulled up for us to wash with, but it makes my skin so dry, it begins to crack.

From "What the Night Sings" by Vesper Stamper