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container

[kuhn-tey-ner] / kənˈteɪ nər /


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DBS economists expect export growth to accelerate to 8.4% in April from 2.5% in March, noting that container ship deadweight tonnage at 20 major ports rose during the period.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 1, 2026

The health board confirmed that the ventilators were in a storage container and could not be used, although said that the ophthalmic equipment requested is being considered for clinical use.

From BBC • Apr. 29, 2026

It lets the ingredients feel distinct, which is really all I want from a lunch I’ll be eating out of the same container for two or three days.

From Salon • Apr. 28, 2026

The Japanese shipper’s earnings have been volatile, reflecting the cyclical nature of global trade, particularly in container shipping, where contracts tend to be short term.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 28, 2026

Lou Ann and Boo are eating lasagna from a plastic container.

From "The Tenth Mistake of Hank Hooperman" by Gennifer Choldenko




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