Sentence examples for a straw from inspiring English sources

The phrase "a straw" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used when referring to a drinking straw or as a metaphorical expression, such as in "the last straw."
Example: "She took a sip of her drink through a straw."
Alternatives: "a drinking straw" or "the final straw."

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You'll need a straw.

This is a straw man.

That's a straw purchase.

A straw is not.

Not everything here requires a straw.

But that argument is a straw man.

One speaker called for a straw poll.

So, what exactly is a straw bale?

Mr. Ashford: A straw man.

Oh yes, plus a straw.

A straw hat was sighted.

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