tube

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Pro tip: If you want a poster as a souvenir, something smart I saw last year was someone who brought in their own cardboard poster tube and according to the Coachella FAQ, they are allowed.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

If bacteria stop growing, the antibiotic in that tube is effective.

From Science Daily • Mar. 31, 2026

Once upon a time, information arrived printed on paper, rolled into a tube, and tossed through the air to arrive on a lawn or doorstep.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 18, 2026

He has to travel across London, and the job has given him the confidence to take the tube on his own for the first time.

From BBC • Feb. 28, 2026

Except you don't need to look through a tube to see it.

From "Jeremy Thatcher, Dragon Hatcher" by Bruce Coville