china

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Being a bull in a china shop is not a good idea anywhere, but for some reason that was the culture.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 2026

Unless organizations develop clear strategies, A.I. in the workplace becomes a bull in a china shop—with those who never even wanted it tasked with cleaning up the mess.

From Slate • Apr. 9, 2026

Holly, 34, from Reading, hunted in charity shops and vintage fairs for foil decorations, satin baubles, tablecloths and china.

From BBC • Dec. 20, 2025

Like many people, my garage and closets are littered with the detritus of modern life—from stacks of paperbacks and fancy china to a fussy tea maker, still swaddled in its box.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 8, 2025

I set the table with the “good” china that my mother saved for Sundays, Christmas, Thanksgiving, and birthdays.

From "Z for Zachariah" by Robert C. O’Brien