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[kuhn-teynd] / kənˈteɪnd /












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Authorities have not confirmed the details of the threat, which they said was "contained" Sunday evening, but bomb disposal experts were seen at work at the scene.

From Barron's ● Sep. 28, 2026

Police said the immediate incident has been contained, but the investigation remains ongoing.

From Salon ● Sep. 27, 2026

A filing from Krasner’s office endorsing a new trial for Dennis Johnson, who is serving a life sentence, contained major factual errors.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 27, 2026

Every scroll that was successfully opened physically contained writing previously unknown to scholars.

From Science Daily ● Sep. 26, 2026

According to Zita, they contained Bobby’s conspiracy theories.

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady




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