fishbowl

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We see some guileless part of ourselves within him — a half-formed reflection in his goldfish Dorothy’s fishbowl that’s been crusted over by the steady gnawing of time.

From Salon • Feb. 3, 2024

"The fishbowl -- not the fish -- needs to change."

From Science Daily • Jan. 2, 2024

Inside a fishbowl, the goldfish — a species of carp native to East Asia, bred for aesthetic delight and traditionally believed to bring good fortune — is hardly more than home décor.

From New York Times • Dec. 8, 2023

Leiweke’s office also had a fishbowl view of smoke from wildfires that burned around L.A. in recent years.

From Seattle Times • Oct. 18, 2023

Ella felt she was at the very bottom of a fishbowl, everyone gazing down at her, waiting for her to do a trick.

From "The Marvellers" by Dhonielle Clayton