cylinder

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"I have been trying to book a gas cylinder for days now but I have had no luck so far. This has thrown all our plans in disarray," Prasad, 43, told AFP.

From Barron's • Mar. 20, 2026

Under the hood you’ll find a similarly storied power plant, Mazda’s Skyactiv-G 2.5-liter four cylinder gas engine.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 27, 2026

Few breakfasts and refreshment breaks didn’t include someone squeezing a cylinder of icy concentrate into a pitcher, adding water and stirring until it became a drinkable delight.

From Salon • Feb. 6, 2026

The indoor unit is about the size of a gas boiler, while the cylinder depends on the size of the home.

From BBC • Jan. 27, 2026

Jake looked up from the eyepiece of a long cylinder pointing skyward.

From "October Sky" by Homer Hickam