container
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The bay area waters are somewhat closed off and relatively crowded with major container ships, ferries and public marinas, increasing the possibility of a whale - dead or alive - colliding with a vessel.
From BBC • Apr. 19, 2026
Gan Kim Yong, minister of trade for Singapore, home to the biggest container port in the world, on Thursday warned that the world’s supply chains have been disrupted.
From Barron's • Apr. 17, 2026
I thought about how best to create a container — a place where someone would cross the threshold and feel.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 16, 2026
More than 20 commercial ships, including cargo, container and tanker vessels, passed through the strait on Tuesday, two U.S. officials said.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026
But before Chin can answer, Ms. Cherry drops the container and screams.
From "Invisible Inkling" by Emily Jenkins
Vocabulary lists containing container
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"Introduction to Homeland Security," Vocabulary from Chapter 6
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