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Recent Examples of canister
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
Grab the Kenmore Pet-Friendly Canister Vacuum on sale with double discounts at Amazon, or keep scrolling to see more early Prime Day deals on canister vacuums.
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Sian Babish,
PEOPLE,
7 June 2026
This portable option uses the same isobutane canisters recommended for high-efficiency backpacking stoves to keep a small camp free from pests.
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Bestreviews,
Mercury News,
3 June 2026
After that, my father consulted with our mailman, who went to his truck and returned with a large cannister of mace.
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Peter Hessler,
New Yorker,
31 May 2026
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CBS News,
13 June 2026
Grab the Kenmore Pet-Friendly Canister Vacuum on sale with double discounts at Amazon, or keep scrolling to see more early Prime Day deals on canister vacuums.
—
Sian Babish,
PEOPLE,
7 June 2026
This portable option uses the same isobutane canisters recommended for high-efficiency backpacking stoves to keep a small camp free from pests.
—
Bestreviews,
Mercury News,
3 June 2026
After that, my father consulted with our mailman, who went to his truck and returned with a large cannister of mace.
—
Peter Hessler,
New Yorker,
31 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for canister
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Brent crude oil, the global standard, has dropped below $78 per barrel, its lowest level since early March.
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Analysts at Citi on Monday adjusted their forecast for oil to $75 a barrel in the third quarter of this year, compared to a previous forecast of $110.
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Once part of the medieval Priory of St Petroc, the estate passed through several hands after the Dissolution of the Monasteries before being bought by Richard Robartes in 1620 (the family made their fortune in Cornish tin).
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And the gift on Thursday appeared to be well received, with Obama smiling and holding up the tin in a photo with Bush.
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To clean the filter, locate it (either in the center agitator, in the drum’s top lip, behind a trap door on the front of the machine, or near the water pump or drainage hose).
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The group meets every Thursday in a basement, where band members work on vocals, drums, guitars and performance.
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Along the way, every stop is not just another bucket-list sight, but a story told through food, people, and place.
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The Core Categories on Most Biohacking Menus Most clinics organize their offerings around a handful of recurring buckets.
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“Canister.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/canister. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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