aerosol can
Example Sentences
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Then there was an explosion—likely an aerosol can.
From Slate • Mar. 25, 2026
A man in a hoodie and mask, who authorities said was Bradbury, walks into a kitchen with an aerosol can, allegedly a poison for bugs, and sprays everything in sight.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 26, 2026
Whipped cream squirted from an aerosol can is often called "skooshy cream" north of the border.
From BBC • Jun. 25, 2025
The company acquired 58 firms, including steel, plastics and cattle businesses, aerosol can manufacturers, lumber concerns and auto suppliers, and formed a real estate wing to buy up office buildings, malls and shopping centers.
From Washington Post • Nov. 11, 2018
He found a purple aerosol can, shook it, and said, “Close your eyes.”
From "Tangerine" by Edward Bloor
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