fishbowl

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We see some guileless part of ourselves within him — a half-formed reflection in his goldfish Dorothy’s fishbowl.

From Salon • Feb. 3, 2024

"The fishbowl -- not the fish -- needs to change."

From Science Daily • Jan. 2, 2024

Inside a fishbowl, the goldfish — a species of carp native to East Asia, bred for aesthetic delight and traditionally believed to bring good fortune — is hardly more than home décor.

From New York Times • Dec. 8, 2023

“She felt like a fish in a fishbowl with everyone glaring at her, which in turn made her feel unsafe.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2023

Then he took one coin, picked up the fishbowl, and gave it to her.

From "Where the Mountain Meets the Moon" by Grace Lin