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They're found in fishbowls on hostess stands in New Jersey diners, Chicago rib joints and the Ahwahnee Hotel's restaurant in Yosemite — all places that emit a kind of old-school cool.

From Salon • Feb. 18, 2023

As a youth, Antheil practiced the piano up to 20 hours per day, soaking his hands afterward in fishbowls of cold water to ease the swelling.

From Slate • Nov. 28, 2011

Check off the punch list of items in this manifest: 1. a world governed by a race of wise elders, perched on high columns and with their desiccated faces in fishbowls; cf.

From Time • Jun. 16, 2011

It’s a sad day when fishbowls are actually filled with fish.

From New York Times • Nov. 19, 2010

While Vonetta and Fern charged to the counter lined with fishbowls of penny candy, I stood at the door and watched Danny the K push Ellis into the street and almost into a car.

From "P.S. Be Eleven" by Rita Williams-Garcia