tin

Example Sentences

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When they got to their yard, they went directly to the sandbox where Sam's big tin shovel was lying beside a dented kitchen pot.

From Literature

However, there may not be many more left in the tin.

From BBC

I took out the gray blanket from an old tin trunk under his bed and covered him gently, tucking it around his shoulders.

From Literature

When parents arrive at the end of the school day, the children spring into action; holding customer's bags, totting up totals and, in Edward's case, upselling a tin or two.

From BBC

Pure-gold bracelets, polished just once, showed the tin underneath; some of the beauty creams gave you vivid red pustules all over your face.

From Literature