strainer

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While their treatment of the ancient world is informed, to say the least, by their prior work, the scenario also feels like Hallmark pulped through a Disney strainer.

From New York Times • Nov. 9, 2023

Roll them before juicing, use a reamer if you have it and use a fine-mesh strainer to catch seeds.

From Salon • Sep. 9, 2023

Pour the mixture into a wire mesh strainer over a bowl or measuring cup.

From Seattle Times • Jun. 17, 2023

Scraping the pan, pour into the strainer; reserve the bacon fat.

From Washington Times • Jun. 16, 2023

Once when the Store was full of lunchtime customers, he dipped the strainer, which we also used to sift weevils from meal and flour, into the barrel and fished for two fat pickles.

From "I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings" by Maya Angelou