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Strain the membranes from the water and then drain the seeds in a colander.
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Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 23 Oct. 2025
Cook the pasta until tender, then drain in a colander and rinse in cold water.
—Literary Hub, 20 Oct. 2025
Rinse the seeds in a colander afterward, rubbing with your fingers to detach any stubborn bits of pulp.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 18 Oct. 2025
Using a colander, drain the potatoes.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Oct. 2025
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Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 23 Oct. 2025
Cook the pasta until tender, then drain in a colander and rinse in cold water.
—Literary Hub, 20 Oct. 2025
Rinse the seeds in a colander afterward, rubbing with your fingers to detach any stubborn bits of pulp.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 18 Oct. 2025
Using a colander, drain the potatoes.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Oct. 2025
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“Colander.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/colander. Accessed 31 Oct. 2025.
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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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