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airtight

[air-tahyt] / ˈɛərˌtaɪt /




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It’s also safe to eat for three to four days, provided the chicken is stored properly in shallow, airtight containers rather than in its original plastic packaging.

From Salon Jun. 29, 2026

Fischer added that companies now have to implement trading policies that extend to prediction markets, though such policies often aren’t airtight.

From MarketWatch May 28, 2026

A passive house is airtight and highly insulated, designed to reduce the need for air conditioning and heating to the highest extent possible.

From Los Angeles Times Apr. 18, 2026

While the Huskies drain 3-pointers and play airtight defense, the 53-year-old Hurley puts on his own show on the sideline.

From The Wall Street Journal Apr. 3, 2026

The case was airtight, strong enough to withstand a blast of dynamite, and could be opened only with a randomly changing fifteen-digit computer-generated code.

From "City Spies" by James Ponti




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