plural lids
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Noun
I had to get a screwdriver to pry the lid off of the paint can.
as he left the field, the pitcher tipped his lid to the cheering crowd
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Alexis Deboschnek, Bon Appétit, 5 Feb. 2025
Hayden kept a tight lid on details of the investigation over the last few years, despite regularly discussing the probe at conservative events.
—Jonathan Shorman, Kansas City Star, 5 Feb. 2025
Keep the lid of the charging case closed, and wait at least 30 minutes for the firmware to update.
—Julian Chokkattu, WIRED, 1 Feb. 2025
Health officials found raw proteins stored above ready-to-eat food and various food containers without lids in coolers and fridges.
—Camila Pedrosa, Sacramento Bee, 31 Jan. 2025
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Noun
Lock lid and cook broth on high pressure for 2 hours; release pressure manually.
—Alexis Deboschnek, Bon Appétit, 5 Feb. 2025
Hayden kept a tight lid on details of the investigation over the last few years, despite regularly discussing the probe at conservative events.
—Jonathan Shorman, Kansas City Star, 5 Feb. 2025
Keep the lid of the charging case closed, and wait at least 30 minutes for the firmware to update.
—Julian Chokkattu, WIRED, 1 Feb. 2025
Health officials found raw proteins stored above ready-to-eat food and various food containers without lids in coolers and fridges.
—Camila Pedrosa, Sacramento Bee, 31 Jan. 2025
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“Lid.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lid. Accessed 8 Feb. 2025.
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