popper
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All of this is possible thanks to a specialized membrane that flips inside out, almost exactly like those elastic jumping popper toys.
From Salon ● Apr. 30, 2023
Leilani played with a rainbow-colored popper toy while a frustrated Ruiz sought answers from county officials about when they would be allowed back into their homes.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 24, 2023
The team rigged up a 5.25-foot-long bullwhip with motion capture markers and removed the whip’s popper, the part responsible for its loud noise, and also tagged participants’ bodies with markers.
From New York Times ● Oct. 4, 2022
It’s clumsy, like a claw machine at an arcade, and the gripper’s rubber cups can’t press the popper that rolls the dice.
From Science Magazine ● Feb. 9, 2022
He brought a rod and I got out my own and rigged a spinning reel, and had to find my glasses to tie on the bright painted popper.
From "Travels with Charley in Search of America" by John Steinbeck
One economist messaged a Journal reporter late Wednesday night with an emoji showing celebratory party poppers.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 21, 2025
At the Hollywood Bowl, we hissed at the Baroness, booed at the Nazis and shot off confetti poppers when Maria got her first kiss.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 18, 2024
Party poppers, crossword puzzles, and a mini bottle of Prosecco - all neatly packaged in an orange gift bag that said "Welcome Aboard".
From BBC ● May 31, 2024
She has seen some neutral depictions of withdrawal, like clocks and exit signs, but also more stigmatizing design choices, like crossed fingers or party poppers with confetti.
From Slate ● Feb. 18, 2024
She bought two dozen champagne poppers and placed them around the edge of our coffee table.
From "Looking for Alaska" by John Green
