cans
Britishplural noun
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Under UK-wide plans, England, Scotland and Northern Ireland will introduce a DRS covering just plastic bottles and metal cans, also from October 2027.
From BBC • May 18, 2026
"Even using soup cans or books as a form of resistance provides stimulus to skeletal muscles and could be used by individuals for whom other options are not feasible."
From Science Daily • May 12, 2026
Then do a quick sweep of your surfaces: crumbs, scraps, stray La Croix cans, to-go coffee cups, bits of plastic wrap or parchment.
From Salon • May 5, 2026
Through his work in business improvement districts in Hollywood and South Park, he said, he has seen the city do a poor job with basic services such as emptying trash cans and maintaining clean streets.
From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026
They raised silver cans to their lips, slurping loudly.
From "Healer of the Water Monster" by Brian Young
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