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Fans have been given a wagonload of Duttons since Costner blazed the trail.
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Naledi Ushe, USA TODAY, 13 Apr. 2023
Soon 300,000 copies were in circulation, generating plaudits and hate mail by the wagonload.
—James Marcus, WSJ, 4 Nov. 2022
Before purchasing a wagonload of rose plants, and then scratching your head over what to do with those scraggly things, read up for tips on how to prepare a proper home for your rose bushes.
—Patricia S York, Southern Living, 25 Mar. 2021
Sometimes Natives and newcomers, the white families lurching in by the wagonload as the century turned, coexisted.
—Caitlin Fitz, The Atlantic, 8 Apr. 2020
A few weeks later, an eager group of 40 middle schoolers from the St Joseph’s Camp S*MILE summer program also lent a hand and set a summer record by gathering three wagonloads of corn during their visit to First Fruits Farm.
—Melissa Whatley, baltimoresun.com, 3 Sep. 2019
And there are still two wagonloads of hay In the cut fields that need to be brought in
Out of the risks of the weather,
Bales well-cured and dry, sweet stuff.
—Hartford Courant, courant.com, 11 Mar. 2018
Harvey’s was serving 500 wagonloads of the tasty bivalves a week.
—John Kelly, Washington Post, 13 Feb. 2018
The name, however, has a longer history because the location once housed the Cuban restaurant Victor’s Cafe; near the front door there’s still a mural of oxen pulling a wagonload of sugar cane.
—Florence Fabricant, New York Times, 20 Feb. 2018
Naledi Ushe, USA TODAY, 13 Apr. 2023
Soon 300,000 copies were in circulation, generating plaudits and hate mail by the wagonload.
—James Marcus, WSJ, 4 Nov. 2022
Before purchasing a wagonload of rose plants, and then scratching your head over what to do with those scraggly things, read up for tips on how to prepare a proper home for your rose bushes.
—Patricia S York, Southern Living, 25 Mar. 2021
Sometimes Natives and newcomers, the white families lurching in by the wagonload as the century turned, coexisted.
—Caitlin Fitz, The Atlantic, 8 Apr. 2020
A few weeks later, an eager group of 40 middle schoolers from the St Joseph’s Camp S*MILE summer program also lent a hand and set a summer record by gathering three wagonloads of corn during their visit to First Fruits Farm.
—Melissa Whatley, baltimoresun.com, 3 Sep. 2019
And there are still two wagonloads of hay In the cut fields that need to be brought in
Out of the risks of the weather,
Bales well-cured and dry, sweet stuff.
—Hartford Courant, courant.com, 11 Mar. 2018
Harvey’s was serving 500 wagonloads of the tasty bivalves a week.
—John Kelly, Washington Post, 13 Feb. 2018
The name, however, has a longer history because the location once housed the Cuban restaurant Victor’s Cafe; near the front door there’s still a mural of oxen pulling a wagonload of sugar cane.
—Florence Fabricant, New York Times, 20 Feb. 2018
Recent Examples of Synonyms for wagonload
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Norfolk Southern is one of the largest railroads in the U.S., delivering more than 7 million carloads annually.Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 3 Sep. 2019
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For perspective, Norfolk Southern’s total volume of carloads and intermodal units rose just 0.9% between 2020 and 2023, while its average revenue per carload or unit rose a solid 23%.Trefis Team, Forbes, 10 Sep. 2024
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North Korea delivered trainloads of weapons and ammunition, including millions of artillery rounds and ballistic missiles and launchers, in direct violation of multiple UN Security Council resolutions.Antony J. Blinken, Foreign Affairs, 1 Oct. 2024
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From midnight until noon today trainloads of people arrived.Kevin Dayhoff, Baltimore Sun, 6 July 2024
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This comes after aid to several communities was paused in parts of North Carolina over the weekend due to reports of a truckload of militia, amid a backdrop of misinformation about responses to recent storms.Alexandra Banner, CNN, 15 Oct. 2024
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Florida will see a decline in truckload performance as it is expected to bear the brunt of Hurricane Milton.Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 9 Oct. 2024
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With a shipload of multimillionaires and billionaires, how will ULYSSIA avoid a DIEHARD situation at sea, like piracy, kidnapping, or terrorists making a statement?Michael Goldstein, Forbes, 5 Sep. 2024
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In exchange for hundreds of Iranian drones and shiploads of ammunition, Russia has provided Iran with political support, cash, and Western technology captured on the Ukrainian battlefield.Eric Brewer, Foreign Affairs, 9 June 2023
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Russia is behind a plot to plant bombs on cargo planes bound for the U.S. and Canada, a Western official said.Elizabeth Robinson, NBC News, 5 Nov. 2024
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For the Duo, these allow access for driver and passenger, while the Bento sacrifices the rear seat for its cargo box.Paul Ridden, New Atlas, 5 Nov. 2024
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Selling, general, and administrative expenses decreased to $40.7 million from $44.6 million, primarily due to lower outbound freight and warehousing expenses.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 8 Nov. 2024
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The decision leaves a two major freight rails — Norfolk Southern, and BNSF, a subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway — in the group of rails that will seek a national deal together.Lori Ann LaRocco, CNBC, 1 Nov. 2024
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In the last couple of weeks alone, a boatload of ancient bronzes was sent back to Turkey.Brian T. Allen, National Review, 5 Oct. 2024
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By Karl Vick October 29, 2024 11:10 AM EDT Deborah Lipstadt came to her job as U.S. Envoy to Monitor and Combat Antisemitism with a boatload of credentials and a lifetime of experience.Karl Vick, TIME, 29 Oct. 2024
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Utilities are scrambling to find ways to power the growing electric load.Spencer Kimball, CNBC, 4 Nov. 2024
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Zion Off-Road That gives you a pretty solid utility trailer with loads more mounting versatility than average.New Atlas, New Atlas, 4 Nov. 2024
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“Wagonload.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wagonload. Accessed 17 Nov. 2024.
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