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watering can

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as in watering pot

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Recent Examples of watering can Videos shared by Google show how Apptronik’s Apollo 2 robot can bend over to pick up a watering can, as well as find and take specific items off a shelf. — Emma Roth, The Verge, 30 July 2026 Other great outdoor finds include a set of four oversized rocking chairs—now under $350—a one-gallon watering can, and well-draining flower boxes for every window in your home. — Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 July 2026 Planting disease-resistant varieties, allowing for adequate space between plants, and keeping leaves dry when watering can help reduce the risk. — Alexandra Jones, The Spruce, 20 July 2026 Otherwise, a gardener will have to go back and forth inside to fill up a watering can. — Martha Ross, Mercury News, 8 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for watering can

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Track your plant’s water supply meticulously with a clear, self-watering pot.

— Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 30 Oct. 2025
If the top few inches of soil are still wet, put down the watering pot.

— Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Sep. 2025

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At Oul, every detail—from the makgeolli kettles repurposed for water to the all-Korean drink menu of beer, soju, and cocktails—celebrates Korea’s vibrant drinking culture.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Sep. 2026
This electric kettle pairs MacKenzie-Childs’ iconic print with a must-have tool for tea lovers.

— Sarah Scott, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Sep. 2026

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