popper
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Leilani played with a rainbow-colored popper toy while a frustrated Ruiz sought answers from county officials about when they would be allowed back into their homes.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 24, 2023
The team rigged up a 5.25-foot-long bullwhip with motion capture markers and removed the whip’s popper, the part responsible for its loud noise, and also tagged participants’ bodies with markers.
From New York Times ● Oct. 4, 2022
Microwave it in a bag, stick it in your sturdy Dutch oven, or cook it fresh in an air popper.
From Salon ● Jun. 3, 2022
It’s clumsy, like a claw machine at an arcade, and the gripper’s rubber cups can’t press the popper that rolls the dice.
From Science Magazine ● Feb. 9, 2022
Then Renata remembered that the popcorn popper had a clear plastic dome on it.
From "Wolfie & Fly" by Cary Fagan
One economist messaged a Journal reporter late Wednesday night with an emoji showing celebratory party poppers.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 21, 2025
The concert ended with the traditional programme of sea shanties and patriotic songs like Jerusalem and Land of Hope and Glory - as the audience waved flags, set off party poppers and waved stuffed toys.
From BBC ● Sep. 13, 2025
She has seen some neutral depictions of withdrawal, like clocks and exit signs, but also more stigmatizing design choices, like crossed fingers or party poppers with confetti.
From Slate ● Feb. 18, 2024
Soggy carrot sticks and ranch dip just don’t cut it when surrounded by mountains of queso with bratwurst, platters of bacon-wrapped poppers and enough food to feed a small army.
From Seattle Times ● Jan. 30, 2024
A metal Slinky, Silly Putty poppers, and a bag of saltwater taffy.
From "Dumplin'" by Julie Murphy
