noun
COLLOCATIONS FROM OTHER ENTRIES
a plastic/polythene/paper bag
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Store the beans in a paper bag in the fridge.
COLLOCATIONS FROM CORPUS
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bag
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The powder slipped unprotesting into the polythene bag , which he then quickly resealed.
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He closed the book and slipped it into a polythene bag .
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Slip the whole tray into a clear polythene bag , and put in a warm and light position.
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And he pushed Philip, knocking the polythene bag of grain out of his hand.
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Once well formed, remove the polythene bag and allow to grow on for a few weeks before potting on each plant singly.
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He tucked the polythene bag into the waterproofed ammunition pouch.
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He put three slices of bread and some sultanas into a polythene bag .
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I threw my bag into Armstrong's boot and checked the sleeping-bag I always kept there in a polythene bag.
sheeting
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Piece of blue polythene sheeting used to carry coals also discovered close to scene of fire where human remains found.
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An increasing proportion of the early potato crop is grown under polythene sheeting .
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Place the sections end to end, on fine grade polythene sheeting , then roll up to form a tube.
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Fill in any voids as you progress 9 cover the concrete with either polythene sheeting or wet sacking while it cures.
EXAMPLES FROM CORPUS
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After location, chromatograms were kept refrigerated in polythene envelopes, and exposure was minimised during scanning.
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Chrissie passed Bodie a polythene snapper bag, then left the room again.
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Opening a polythene bag or a can is the most we manage to do.
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Piece of blue polythene sheeting used to carry coals also discovered close to scene of fire where human remains found.
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The powder slipped unprotesting into the polythene bag, which he then quickly resealed.
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The sheeting - you know, the polythene sounded like whips cracking when the wind got into it.
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This, however, had the effect of dramatically expanding the market for polythene .
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Wrap with moss held in place with clear polythene tied either side with raffia or tape.