bottle

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First, they can summon a feeling of “Ooooo, how did she do that?”—of the kind one experiences when looking at, say, a ship in a bottle.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

If a pub doesn't have beer on tap, they likely have it in a bottle or can and you could try pouring two into a pint glass.

From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026

Questlove’s newest documentary is a rare instance of an artist capturing lightning in a bottle twice.

From Salon • Jun. 7, 2026

“Why do you need to buy a water bottle when you can just carry your water in? It is cheaper that way and it is good for the environment,” Chow told CTV News.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026

After supper one night I took a bottle of our best dishwashing liquid to the upstairs bathroom, closed the door, and smeared a thin layer of the stuff all over my face.

From "Ida B" by Katherine Hannigan