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

At times, Rachlin’s balance between tune and tooth tilted a bit too hard toward the latter, and a few of his highest notes flew off like bottle rockets.

From Washington Post • Oct. 28, 2022

“All the people who call me are asking, ‘Do you sell bottle rockets?

From Seattle Times • Jul. 4, 2022

There were pony rides, sparklers, bottle rockets, croquet, horseshoes, taffy pulls, and apple bobbing.

From "The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate" by Jacqueline Kelly