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Drain remaining peach mixture through colander set in large bowl.
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ABC News,
29 June 2026
Start by rinsing fresh, untreated rose petals in a colander.
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Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner,
Martha Stewart,
27 June 2026
Still using a separate colander to wash produce in the sink?
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Melanie Fincher,
Southern Living,
26 June 2026
Each container comes with its own colander that keeps moisture separate.
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Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
23 June 2026
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ABC News,
29 June 2026
Start by rinsing fresh, untreated rose petals in a colander.
—
Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner,
Martha Stewart,
27 June 2026
Still using a separate colander to wash produce in the sink?
—
Melanie Fincher,
Southern Living,
26 June 2026
Each container comes with its own colander that keeps moisture separate.
—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
23 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for colander
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“Colander.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/colander. Accessed 4 Jul. 2026.
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colander
noun
col·an·der
ˈkəl-ən-dər 
ˈkäl-
ˈkäl-
: a utensil with small holes for draining food
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