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accordion

[uh-kawr-dee-uhn] / əˈkɔr di ən /


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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

The company also closed a revolving credit facility of up to $200 million, with an additional accordion option of up to $50 million.

From Barron's • Mar. 25, 2026

Formed in 1982, the band's most iconic lineup included late singer Shane MacGowan, bassist Cait O'Riordan, singer and tin whistle player Spider Stacy, banjo player Jem Finer, accordion player James Fearnley and Ranken.

From BBC • Feb. 11, 2026

There’s an ongoing bet within the group: If Grupo Frontera wins an American Grammy, Juan Javier Cantu, the group’s accordion player and secondary vocalist, will tattoo a gramophone somewhere on his person.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 23, 2025

And somehow, even though he was playing the accordion, and no matter how quietly I crept over, the accordion-man would always hear the swoosh of the dollar bill as it fell into the accordion case.

From "Auggie & Me" by R. J. Palacio



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