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foil

[foil] / fɔɪl /




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The prices of other Karex products, from personal lubricants and probe covers to catheters and aluminium foil packaging, have also increased, Goh said.

From Barron's • Apr. 24, 2026

She also said her message of competency and experience wasn’t resonating among voters who were seeking a fiery foil to President Trump, not “Boring Betty,” as she dubbed herself.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 20, 2026

Similarly, the polyester film in those shiny foil party balloons is also made from crude oil.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 21, 2026

As a kid wandering the grocery store aisles with my mom, spotting the shiny green foil on the white O’Ryan’s boxes felt almost as exciting as presents from Santa on Christmas morning.

From Salon • Mar. 17, 2026

I tried to smile back, but my lips felt quivery, so I got up and took our plates to the kitchen, wrapped foil around mine, and put it in the refrigerator for later.

From "Miracle's Boys" by Jacqueline Woodson




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