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

In a kitchen blender, puree the watermelon well, and strain through a fine mesh strainer.

From Seattle Times • Aug. 22, 2023

Set a mesh strainer over a small heatproof bowl and place near the stovetop.

From Washington Times • Jun. 16, 2023

When the last school bell rang, he picked the nearly dry pickles out of the strainer, jammed them into his pockets and threw the strainer behind the oranges.

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