bottle rockets

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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

Firing bottle rockets and other fireworks is a traditional way of welcoming the new year and seeing off any lingering bad memories.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 10, 2024

D.C. police said the devices included Roman candles, bottle rockets and other fireworks.

From Washington Post • Apr. 19, 2021

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