vase

Example Sentences

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"I can't lay my eyes on my favourite place at home, on some elements of my house, a vase, a view from my window," he said.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

He tweaked the images, removing plastic gloves and flipping objects like a vase sideways to make for a more engaging composition.

From Los Angeles Times • May 8, 2026

Sonny finds himself tripping over his ineptitude and tangled up in conflicting sympathies—he’s almost as anxious as his hostages, whom he treats with an apologetic kindliness, almost like a party crasher who’s broken a vase.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026

The snail's pace is intentional: as if carrying a precious Ming vase, the slow, gentle motion reduces stresses on the multi‑billion‑dollar rocket and launch tower.

From BBC • Mar. 20, 2026

“The white alabaster vase in the drawing-room was always used for the lilac, Madam.”

From "Rebecca" by Daphne du Maurier