bottle rockets
Example Sentences
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Firing bottle rockets and other fireworks is a traditional way of welcoming the new year and seeing off any lingering bad memories.
From Seattle Times • Feb. 10, 2024
At times, Rachlin’s balance between tune and tooth tilted a bit too hard toward the latter, and a few of his highest notes flew off like bottle rockets.
From Washington Post • Oct. 28, 2022
Despite the risks, many Californians are obsessed with fireworks in L.A. — whiz-bangs, bottle rockets, Roman candles, aerial spinners.
From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 1, 2021
Mr. Miyares said the incident unnerved him, and he maintained that what Mr. Fetterman took to be gunshots were bottle rockets set off by a group of kids.
From New York Times • Feb. 9, 2021
There were pony rides, sparklers, bottle rockets, croquet, horseshoes, taffy pulls, and apple bobbing.
From "The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate" by Jacqueline Kelly
