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container

[kuhn-tey-ner] / kənˈteɪ nər /


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According to an anonymous US official who spoke to the Post, Trump boarded an Air Force One jet in Ankara on July 8, but then moved into a catering container attached to the plane.

From Barron's Aug. 11, 2026

Officials said a number of structures were developed in violation of the county zoning code and an unpermitted industrial-sized cargo container on site also raised additional concerns about animal safety.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 5, 2026

"The alternatives for getting cargo, whether that's hydrocarbons or container shipping, are really not great… it is really still troubling times with no clarity and no change of fortunes within sight."

From BBC Aug. 3, 2026

If it is headed into a cooler, place the parchment-wrapped sandwich inside a resealable bag or hard-sided container.

From Salon Jul. 30, 2026

"The best part," Nancy said, "is the clues on each container leading to the surprise!"

From "Scream for Ice Cream: Nancy Drew and the Clue Crew, #2" by Carolyn Keene

The vessel was found piled high with hundreds of well-preserved containers, which were used to transport goods such as wine and olive oil.

From BBC Aug. 9, 2026

But when humans began living in villages and towns on the outskirts of those forests, some mosquitoes found the water stored in containers in human settlements a more attractive breeding ground.

From Slate Aug. 4, 2026

They plan to put plants into the built-in containers above their backyard cisterns.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 3, 2026

At the port, thousands of cargo containers are transferred between global shipping routes monthly.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 31, 2026

The back of the van was filled with containers of coleslaw and potato salad.

From "Sleepover Sleuths: Nancy Drew and the Clue Crew, #1" by Carolyn Keene




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