Drowning men clutch at straws.
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Straws
Synonyms for "straws" (293 found)
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Adjective(1 words)
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Let's draw straws.
Source: tatoeba (3395535)
Microplastics — the remnants of plastic bags, takeout containers and straws that almost-but-not-quite disintegrate in the oceans — are found in 3 out of 4 fish, such as squid, cuttlefish and swordfish in markets around the world.
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The youth-led Sea Youth Rise Up advocates for ocean conservation, including reduced single-use plastics such as plastic straws, water bottles and shopping bags, which the ocean breaks down into microplastics.
Source: tatoeba (7011517)
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