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packing

[pak-ing] / ˈpæk ɪŋ /
NOUN
material used to fill space
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The concept of packing aesthetically pleasing snacks in a container isn’t new.

From Salon • May 17, 2026

Police stopped, questioned and frisked those suspected of carrying weapons or casing a business, dissuading the ill-intentioned from packing guns while reducing shootings.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 8, 2026

Many predicted Diego Simeone's side would be sent packing by Spanish rivals Barcelona in the last eight, but the three-time finalists are back to their gritty best in this competition.

From BBC • Apr. 27, 2026

Modern computers handle increasing workloads by packing billions of identical transistors onto rigid, two-dimensional silicon chips.

From Science Daily • Apr. 18, 2026

“Your timing is perfect, Miss Lawton. I was just having Nell assist me with the packing for tomorrow. Mr. Pinkerton is not one for waiting around. Especially not on this mission.”

From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan




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