decant
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But Conservative MP Sir Edward Leigh, who opposes the full decant option, said the proposals were "absurd".
From BBC ● Feb. 5, 2026
I brew it in huge batches and decant it into a glass jug that looks vaguely like a science experiment.
From Salon ● Jul. 8, 2025
If the oil has separated from the paste, decant the tahini to a microwave-safe bowl and microwave on high in 30-second bursts, stirring after each, until emulsified and smooth.
From Washington Post ● Dec. 7, 2022
I keep small salt and pepper grinders in my picnic box, plus packets of condiments or small containers in which to decant perishable condiments.
From Seattle Times ● Jun. 27, 2022
After 24 hours decant the clear liquid into a second test tube, acidify slightly with HCL, and add a little hydrogen sulphid water.
From Human Foods and Their Nutritive Value by Harry Snyder
Where I once thought having an expected, signature scent was a sign of adulthood and knowing yourself, I see why Dorn opts for hundreds of decants instead of a dozen chic bottles displayed.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 5, 2025
Chia sometimes decants laundry detergent, softeners, dryer sheets and wool balls out of their original packaging into clear canisters to create uniform storage in sizes that work in the space.
From Seattle Times ● Aug. 3, 2022
Williams, the author of the story collection “A Selfie as Big as the Ritz,” decants her first novel into flights, like wine.
From New York Times ● Jul. 9, 2019
Only 20% of our properties are residential, but we're dealing with a growing number of housing estate "decants".
From The Guardian ● Jul. 22, 2013
While his friends, who never dream of Interrupting, stand agog, He decants a ceaseless stream of Monologue.
From Familiar Faces by Harry Graham
These once held olive oil imported from Spain, North Africa and the Middle East and were discarded here after the oil was decanted at a nearby port.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 29, 2025
In others - where the building material has been found to be at risk of failure - classrooms have been closed and pupils decanted to alternative buildings.
From BBC ● Sep. 5, 2023
I have decanted a baby into a proper container for a walk.
From Washington Post ● Jul. 5, 2022
The bottles of Torani flavored syrup needed to be hidden from view, or the syrup needed to be decanted into Black Rifle-branded bottles.
From New York Times ● Jul. 14, 2021
“The Master ordered it decanted especially for you, my lord,” said the Butler.
From "The Golden Compass" by Philip Pullman
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More structured and more tannic than the Wapisa, it definitely benefited from an hour’s decanting.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 16, 2025
The anxious decanting of the container influencer points to a fear of scarcity or disorder.
From Slate ● Mar. 15, 2025
"When you have a system that is under so much pressure, you can't get ambulances decanting those vulnerable patients into the ED and those ambulances are trapped."
From BBC ● Jan. 12, 2025
Klein is a proponent of decanting dry goods into containers and putting products in bins.
From Seattle Times ● Jul. 14, 2023
“It is important to chill the vial prior to decanting, as the agent boils at room temperature.”
From "The Name of the Wind" by Patrick Rothfuss
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