foil
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A series of them for ICCC’s production of “Antigone,” made for the 1969-1970 season, are essentially mixed media works, integrating materials like aluminum foil and cabinet liner paper.
From Los Angeles Times • May 7, 2026
Together, the two airlines said, they would pose a better foil to the giants United, American, and Delta, which had formed over the decades through their own big piles of mergers and acquisitions.
From Slate • May 5, 2026
Wrap them in foil and store them in the fridge.
From Salon • May 5, 2026
Take Back Power shared footage on social media of the incident, which showed one protester slamming a large foil tray of crumble at the glass.
From BBC • Apr. 19, 2026
These boots, an old foil, and a slashed doublet once used by an artist for some picture, were Jo’s chief treasures and appeared on all occasions.
From "Little Women" by Louisa May Alcott
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