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jar

[jahr] / dʒɑr /






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Like the large so-called moon jar that opens the exhibition, these capacious bowls glazed in eggshell white flaunt their foibles with wobbling edges that give character to otherwise pure forms.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 6, 2026

During this phase, a live crab was placed inside a glass jar positioned so the octopus could see it only through the mirror.

From Science Daily • Jun. 5, 2026

The bottom of the jar is often the best part.

From Salon • May 28, 2026

On her desk sat a small jar holding a red paper rose — a gift Poly sent their mother decades ago from Cuba.

From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2026

When he came back, he had a hammer, a jar of nails, a bag of cotton balls, a bottle of iodine, and some Band-Aids.

From "Fourth Grade Rats" by Jerry Spinelli




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