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canning

[kan-ing] / ˈkæn ɪŋ /


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Although these parasites had been killed during the canning process and would not harm consumers, they hold valuable scientific information.

From Science Daily Apr. 1, 2026

Chicken of the Sea International is studying whether the ruling could help revive production at a Georgia canning plant that relies on imported tuna.

From The Wall Street Journal Feb. 22, 2026

Guinness 0.0 products are canned in the Belfast factory while the Runcorn facility carries out the kegging, bottling and canning of Guinness Draught products.

From BBC Dec. 12, 2025

Like many canners, Dash relies on canning to make ends meet, but it is not his only income.

From Slate Nov. 27, 2024

Mom was busy canning tomatoes, and I didn’t see any sign of dinner.

From "Red Kayak" by Priscilla Cummings

While marching huppandownd Upon that fair May morn, Beold the booming cannings sound, A royal child is born!

From Ballads by William Makepeace Thackeray

While marching huppandownd   Upon that fair May morn, Beold the booming cannings sound,   A royal child is born!

From The Humorous Poetry of the English Language; from Chaucer to Saxe by James Parton




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