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container

[kuhn-tey-ner] / kənˈteɪ nər /


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The Gulf's major container ports are mostly located on its southern shores, including Dubai's Jebel Ali, the region's main logistical hub.

From Barron's • May 1, 2026

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

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

Other incidents have included an ignited container being thrown at a Persian-language media organisation and the discovery of jars of a non-hazardous substance in Kensington Gardens.

From BBC • Apr. 27, 2026

The open container tumbled out of his lap and hit the floor.

From "The Smartest Kid in the Universe" by Chris Grabenstein




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