plastic

Example Sentences

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Machines capable of taking glass are significantly more expensive and bulkier than those used for plastic bottles and cans.

From BBC

There’s an order from my local taqueria: a small bag of chips, a small plastic cup of guacamole, and two medium-sized burritos totaled $52.18.

From Salon

Strong margins for U.S. producers result from high oil prices increasing plastics costs and relatively low natural gas prices.

From Barron's

My chair faced away from the crowd—toward Grandma’s wall of plastic totes.

From Literature

It was the sound of someone unwrapping something covered in plastic.

From Literature