plunger

Example Sentences

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You can’t just burn you house down and walk away, so you grab a plunger.

From Slate • Apr. 7, 2025

“We wanted to, you know, really roll with it,” said Zach D’Angelo, dressed as a giant roll of toilet paper with a red plunger as his hat.

From New York Times • Apr. 22, 2024

After breaking the Dalek, the Doctor hands a plunger from his Tardis which marks the "origins of the iconic Dalek arm", the Doctor Who official Twitter page said.

From BBC • Nov. 17, 2023

At the speed dating event, she was partnered with Tommy Ashman, 25, an entrepreneur and first-time plunger, and described the ice bath as a bonding experience.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 11, 2023

Without hesitating, I jam the needle into Peeta's arm and slowly press down on the plunger.

From "The Hunger Games" by Suzanne Collins