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Etymology
Origin of basketful
Example Sentences
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The many financial companies that are using AI to their advantage are another basketful of potential bargains.
From Barron's • Feb. 17, 2026
That's all to say when you spot fresh morels at the farmers market, don’t hesitate — grab a basketful, cook them simply and savor the fleeting magic of their season.
From Salon • Mar. 22, 2025
She runs her fingers though a basketful of small white beans called “perla del suelo” — pearl of the ground — adorned with vein-like lines.
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 25, 2024
“In the next 3 to 5 years, we will have a basketful of antiaging molecules,” Yadav predicts.
From Science Magazine • Jun. 7, 2023
When Sister Pat came around with a basketful of toast, I grabbed two pieces, one for me and one for Fern.
From "One Crazy Summer" by Rita Williams-Garcia
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