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At this point, the light projected through small holes — such as the holes in a colander — would appear to take on a crescent shape of their own, mimicking the stellar scene above.
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Anthony Wood, Space.com, 21 Sep. 2025
Rinse the almonds in a colander, running them under cool water to remove dust or impurities.
—Chelsea Rae Bourgeois, Health, 15 Sep. 2025
To quickly defrost frozen peas, place them in a colander and run warm water over them.
—Linda Gassenheimer, Boston Herald, 10 Sep. 2025
The set includes four colander-like bowls in different colors, including tan, brown, green, and tan.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Sep. 2025
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Anthony Wood, Space.com, 21 Sep. 2025
Rinse the almonds in a colander, running them under cool water to remove dust or impurities.
—Chelsea Rae Bourgeois, Health, 15 Sep. 2025
To quickly defrost frozen peas, place them in a colander and run warm water over them.
—Linda Gassenheimer, Boston Herald, 10 Sep. 2025
The set includes four colander-like bowls in different colors, including tan, brown, green, and tan.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Sep. 2025
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“Colander.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/colander. Accessed 22 Sep. 2025.
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colander
noun
col·an·der
ˈkəl-ən-dər 
ˈkäl-
ˈkäl-
: a utensil with small holes for draining food
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