kettle

Example Sentences

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Her feathers roused and she let out “tea kettle whistles.”

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 3, 2026

I like to keep a small notebook in the kitchen for this sort of thing, a place to jot down ideas while the kettle boils or something softens on the stove.

From Salon • Feb. 8, 2026

"So I think that's going to be my treat, and maybe the kettle, too."

From Barron's • Jan. 26, 2026

“Going after cartels is one thing, but handing over politicians is another kettle of fish,” he said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 12, 2026

Sinchi hung the iron kettle over the roaring fire using tongs, then joined the others around the flames.

From "The Way to Rio Luna" by Zoraida Cordova