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Recent Examples of canister
Iron Wasp is fired from a canister tube, a form factor that eliminates the need for a dedicated runway or catapult and reduces the logistical footprint at the point of launch.
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Aditya Jadhav,
Interesting Engineering,
18 June 2026
The Tallerboy is a taller-than-a-tallboy canister that stores three regular Coors Light cans inside one oversized container.
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Gabe Hauari,
USA Today,
17 June 2026
Hold your canister or the opened up vacuum over the trash and tap out the contents.
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Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
14 June 2026
Ford said the canister purge valve may stick open, causing the engine to stall unexpectedly while driving, increasing the risk of a crash and injury.
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CBS News,
13 June 2026
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Aditya Jadhav,
Interesting Engineering,
18 June 2026
The Tallerboy is a taller-than-a-tallboy canister that stores three regular Coors Light cans inside one oversized container.
—
Gabe Hauari,
USA Today,
17 June 2026
Hold your canister or the opened up vacuum over the trash and tap out the contents.
—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
14 June 2026
Ford said the canister purge valve may stick open, causing the engine to stall unexpectedly while driving, increasing the risk of a crash and injury.
—
CBS News,
13 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for canister
Recent Examples of Synonyms for canister
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Residents, meanwhile, can help the town’s efforts by reducing standing water around their homes, keeping their lawns mowed and trimmed, keeping rain barrels covered or screened, and cleaning their gutters regularly to prevent accumulated water.
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Mat work, the classic reformer, the Cadillac and the barrel build strength and range of motion.
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Large cans of jalapeños and taco sauce, tins of jumbo squid, sacks filled with varying flour types, jars of grape leaves, curry paste, pickled ginger, Japanese mayo, lychee in syrup, Mediterranean chocolate candies and a wide variety of ramen noodle packets were among the items on the shelves.
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Silicone sandwich bags, muffin tins, ice cube trays, baby bottles, and a plethora of other objects are available.
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The celebration opened with piercing fifes and thundering drums from the Young Patriots Fife & Drum Corps from Pleasanton, as a nod to America's quincentennial.
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After the first wash cycle, add a half cup of baking soda or one tablespoon of oxygen bleach to the drum.
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Rosenthal said Alamo has specifically seen success when releasing popcorn buckets for anniversary titles.
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Health officials recommend eliminating standing water from bird baths, flowerpots, buckets, old tires, children's toys and other outdoor containers where mosquitoes lay eggs.
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“Canister.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/canister. Accessed 4 Jul. 2026.
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