jar

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Hunks of focaccia, still warm from the oven, paired with a small jar of olive tapenade.

From Salon

The replica tent, surrounded by cameras and social media posts, became one of the most shared and jarring images from the conference.

From Salon

While old spices aren’t likely to harm you, a jar of dusty cinnamon or five-year-old coriander isn’t doing your food any favors.

From Salon

But then Will spoils the effect by digressing into a jarring non sequitur:

From Salon

Seasoned diplomats rehearsed rigid protocols to prevent misunderstandings between two nuclear powers poised like scorpions in a jar.

From The Wall Street Journal