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canning

[kan-ing] / ˈkæn ɪŋ /


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While the canning process preserved the outer structure of the worms, it destroyed the internal features scientists would need to identify specific species.

From Science Daily

Tansy and Aunt Maud had been canning preserves out of the last of the green zebra tomatoes.

From Literature

Chicken of the Sea International is studying whether the ruling could help revive production at a Georgia canning plant that relies on imported tuna.

From The Wall Street Journal

Sweet-smelling peaches simmered on the stove in one huge pot while canning jars bubbled away in another pot.

From Literature

Staff working at a Guinness canning factory in Belfast, owned by international drinks firm Diageo, have begun strike action in protest over their pay.

From BBC