bottle rockets

Example Sentences

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Now, like two bottle rockets veering wildly off course, the NFL franchises cross paths again and face similar predicaments.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 11, 2025

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

Firecrackers, bottle rockets and missiles are illegal to possess or discharge anywhere outside of tribal lands, according to the Washington State Patrol.

From Seattle Times • Jul. 1, 2023

Mr. Miyares told local news media that the noise came from some kids playing with bottle rockets nearby.

From Washington Times • Feb. 10, 2021

The questions launched through his mind like bottle rockets.

From "We'll Fly Away" by Bryan Bliss