cans
Britishplural noun
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Cans involved in the recall have “best if used by” dates between 2027 and 2028, and should be returned to a retailer for a refund or thrown away.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 12, 2025
Cans of Coca-Cola Original Taste, Coca-Cola Zero Sugar, Diet Coke, and Sprite Zero sent to cafes and restaurants are being withdrawn as well as 6x250ml Appletiser multipacks sent to UK supermarkets.
From BBC • Jan. 29, 2025
Cans featuring Mulvaney weren’t made to be sold to the general public, for example.
From Seattle Times • May 4, 2023
Cans with the slogan “Champagne of Beers” were deemed counterfeit champagne.
From New York Times • Apr. 24, 2023
Cans of goods on the shelf wrere sparse, bur the sacks, trays, and cartons of perishables and semiperishables were plentiful.
From "Song of Solomon" by Toni Morrison
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