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canned

[kand] / kænd /
ADJECTIVE
preserved
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ADJECTIVE
recorded or prepared in advance
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Researchers believe this method could be applied to other archived seafood, such as canned sardines, offering a new way to explore historical ecosystems.

From Science Daily • Apr. 1, 2026

There are also plenty of infused canned drinks, though no handcrafted options, which is standard in California.

From Salon • Mar. 31, 2026

He said that people were shopping and stocking up on canned food.

From BBC • Feb. 28, 2026

If a societal breakdown is what worries you then gold has some unique appeal, along with canned food and ammunition.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 27, 2026

In 1916, before the United States entered the war, American packers exported 70 million tons of canned beef, 262 million tons of fresh beef, and more than 500 million tons of bacon.

From "A Few Red Drops: The Chicago Race Riot of 1919" by Claire Hartfield