accordion
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Wilson believes that Snow Secure—the high-tech insulated polystyrene blanket that unfolds like an accordion, then drapes over a pile of snow—is just the invention.
From Slate • Apr. 11, 2026
Mr. Hedges invents a lilting melody for “Pinto,” a lyric that had been collected by Lomax, and has honored accordion player Josh Baca take the lead on the Mexican-tinged sound.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 2, 2026
In high school, Joel picked up the accordion — he describes playing the 49-key instrument as a “love-hate” situation — and Leonel the bajo quinto.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 25, 2026
It's like a wing with a flexible, corrugated structure within it – something like an accordion – that allows said wing to fold down quickly, or flex with ease.
From BBC • Mar. 3, 2026
She manipulated the image so it squeezed in and out like an accordion.
From "The Mark of Athena" by Rick Riordan
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