bottle rockets
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Many were official Independence Day shows held by cities, while others were informal firecrackers and bottle rockets set off in neighborhoods.
From New York Times • Jul. 5, 2023
“What many districts are doing now is effectively shooting bottle rockets at the moon, launching small-scale interventions, which are directionally correct, but won’t add up to anything sufficient to help students catch up,” Kane said.
From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 28, 2022
“All the people who call me are asking, ‘Do you sell bottle rockets?
From Seattle Times • Jul. 4, 2022
Mr. Miyares told local news media that the noise came from some kids playing with bottle rockets nearby.
From Washington Times • Feb. 10, 2021
There were pony rides, sparklers, bottle rockets, croquet, horseshoes, taffy pulls, and apple bobbing.
From "The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate" by Jacqueline Kelly
