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container

[kuhn-tey-ner] / kənˈteɪ nər /


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The ignited container landed in a car park, where the fire quickly went out.

From BBC • Apr. 16, 2026

“From the beginning, the conceit was to summon all the types of experiences of Blackness in one place, the project being a vessel or container for all of that expression,” Halsey says.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 14, 2026

The rest are listed as bulk carriers or container ships of various types.

From BBC • Apr. 12, 2026

Local media reported that the spill occurred during the refuelling of the container ship MSC Denmark VI.

From Barron's • Apr. 10, 2026

Natalie took pity on Churro and gave him one more treat before putting the plastic container on one of the empty shelves.

From "Two Degrees" by Alan Gratz




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