kettle
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Sound-designed by David Gertsman, “undertone” is so quiet that a tea kettle sounds like a fire alarm.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 11, 2026
Plucky home qualifier Maddison Inglis plans to do a bit of shopping with her unexpected Australian Open windfall -- and a toaster and kettle top her wish list.
From Barron's • Jan. 26, 2026
Hearing the crackle of a small flame — that slightly charred, earthy smell — while a slab of pork fat pops in the cooking kettle, slowly melting down as the base for tonight’s sauce.
From Salon • Jan. 24, 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
There were quilts and dishes and the big empty kettle in the hearth.
From "Rump: The (Fairly) True Story of Rumpelstilskin" by Liesl Shurtliff
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