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

Pour the mixture into a wire mesh strainer over a bowl or measuring cup.

From Seattle Times • Jun. 17, 2023

Scraping the pan, pour into the strainer; reserve the bacon fat.

From Washington Times • Jun. 16, 2023

"Shah-jan, don't run," my mom calls out, though she's practically hopping to put away the chopping board and the strainer, that metal sky full of stars.

From "The Sky at Our Feet" by Nadia Hashimi