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[kuhn-teyn] / kənˈteɪn /




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However, while tea has numerous benefits, commercial tea products such as bottled or bubble tea, often contain sugar, artificial sweeteners, and preservatives, which may reduce or negate the health benefits.

From Science Daily • Jun. 9, 2026

All of the experts I spoke with emphasized that responding well is necessary not just to save lives but also to contain the spread—a priority of governments the world over.

From Slate • Jun. 9, 2026

They worry that if they wait for evidence from the next round of wage negotiations, it will be too late to contain inflation.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

Concern has grown over disposable children’s diapers, many of which contain chemicals, plastics and other ingredients linked to health and environmental risks.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026

The one thing Efifi did not contain was children, and there were almost no women.

From "A Girl Named Disaster" by Nancy Farmer




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