tube

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FWRD, pronounced forward, caters to a slightly wealthier and older set than the Revolve brand, but executives say there is considerable overlap between shoppers hunting for a $20 tube of lipstick and a $50,000 handbag.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

Pro tip: If you want a poster as a souvenir, something smart I saw last year was someone who brought in their own cardboard poster tube and according to the Coachella FAQ, they are allowed.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

Since then, he has been breathing with the help of a tracheostomy tube and is fed through a gastrostomy tube.

From BBC • Mar. 11, 2026

A tube of lipstick tossed onto a scatter of counter clutter.

From Salon • Feb. 19, 2026

Each valve opens an extra length of tube, making the instrument a little longer, and making available a whole new harmonic series.

From "Understanding Basic Music Theory" by Catherine Schmidt-Jones and Russel Jones