strainer

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Once the lemon juice is combined with the macerated peels, water and pickle juice are stirred in before the entire mixture is strained using a fine-mesh strainer.

From Salon • Aug. 29, 2025

While their treatment of the ancient world is informed, to say the least, by their prior work, the scenario also feels like Hallmark pulped through a Disney strainer.

From New York Times • Nov. 9, 2023

In a kitchen blender, puree the watermelon well, and strain through a fine mesh strainer.

From Seattle Times • Aug. 22, 2023

Let stand for 10 minutes, then pour the mixture through a fine mesh strainer set over a bowl and press on the solids to extract as much liquid as possible; discard the solids.

From Washington Times • Jul. 21, 2023

He’s now pouring the rest of the contents of his cereal bowl into the drain strainer and rinsing the sink.

From "Please Ignore Vera Dietz" by A.S. King