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tin cans

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plural of tin can

as in drums

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The latter included his father on the drums, and was released on Travis’ label DTA Records.

— Charna Flam, PEOPLE, 14 Sep. 2026
Events include special guests and family members, 22 pairs of boots display, honor guards, the Pledge of Allegiance, the national anthem, towers in light, pipe & drums, name reading and the playing of taps.

— The Baltimore Sun, Baltimore Sun, 8 Sep. 2026

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Investigators also observed ammunition canisters in his vehicle, according to the affidavit.

— Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 17 Sep. 2026
Investigators searching the case turn up human remains, execution tapes, Polaroids and film canisters cataloging years of violence.

— Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 11 Sep. 2026

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One of our editors likes to make these in mini-muffin tins for bite-size treats; just adjust cooking time accordingly.

— Ginger Crichton, Midwest Living, 6 Sep. 2026
Plus, sardines are often packed in tins with extra virgin olive oil, so you get added anti-inflammatory benefits.

— Marie Bladt, Vogue, 11 Aug. 2026

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Rust on two tomatillo sauce cans and rust with dents on five creamy mushroom sauce cans drew Stop Sales on all seven cans.

— David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 15 Sep. 2026
And since there's no water tank or jerry cans to fill, all of the trailer's payload can be used for cargo and accessories like rooftop crossbars.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 14 Sep. 2026

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