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cans

British  
/ kænz /

plural noun

  1. an informal name for headphones

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His deep voice made the tin cans dance on the shelves.

From Literature

Add two cans of white beans and a splash of stock.

From Salon

Commerce Department believe the tariffs are hurting consumers by raising prices for goods containing metal products, such as auto parts and food and drink cans, the FT report said, citing people familiar with the matter.

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“Fine, if you’re going to be hysterical,” he said, and marched to the row of garbage cans.

From Literature

Maya-Jade was looking at him, holding two sweating cans of soda in her hand, waiting for his answer, her expression wavering between hurt and hope.

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