glass can
Britishnoun
Example Sentences
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"The rotation motion lifts the stain up into the glass and the inside of the glass can be wiped to remove the collected waste."
From BBC • Oct. 25, 2025
Their discovery implies that oxidation in low-dimension metallic glass can result in unique properties for applications in sensors, medical devices and other nanodevices.
From Science Daily • Feb. 2, 2024
Yet there are many types of glass that are not transparent, and glass can be made from any combination of elements as long as the liquid mixture can be cooled fast enough to avoid crystallization.
From Salon • Jun. 15, 2023
Young’s efficiency helped Ohio State hang around despite a sluggish start, and his attentiveness on the glass can help limit second chances for opponents.
From Seattle Times • Feb. 24, 2022
The sound of broken glass can cut through other noises, even if it’s just a bottle of wine somebody dropped.
From "Slam!" by Walter Dean Myers
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