gumball
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of gumball
Example Sentences
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Absent any activity, his shop stands frozen in time: a commendation from the city and a photograph of his father on the wall, racks of shoe polish, laces and an empty gumball machine.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 22, 2024
That comment appeared to refer to part of the sheriff's report that said Jackson tried to care for the patient by putting a gumball in her mouth as a way to elevate blood sugar.
From Salon ● Aug. 15, 2023
Other victims came in often, and Gonzalez said she often gave them quarters for the restaurant’s gumball machines.
From Washington Post ● May 25, 2022
Sullivan referred to Monday’s opening statement by one of the counties’ attorneys, Mark Lanier, which included props such as a gumball machine.
From Seattle Times ● Oct. 5, 2021
While Nadine put her quarter into the gumball machine, George tiptoed toward her.
From "Sleepover Sleuths: Nancy Drew and the Clue Crew, #1" by Carolyn Keene
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