vial

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Security Council, where he held up a small vial of white powder to illustrate the alleged danger of Saddam Hussein’s biological weapons.

From Salon • Mar. 7, 2026

The fragrance is contained in a small, portable vial, costing $3 to $4, according to a spokesperson.

From Barron's • Jan. 9, 2026

Shalom rubbed the liquid, stored in a small vial, into my scalp with his gloved fingertips.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 9, 2025

Since being diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes at age 5, she has had several situations where she’s needed an emergency vial of insulin and was unable to get it immediately from her pharmacy.

From MarketWatch • Oct. 15, 2025

“Capreo” now cost just 98 cents a vial, compared to the $29 a vial that the Brigham pharmacy once quoted Farmer.

From "Mountains Beyond Mountains" by Tracy Kidder and Michael French