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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

A husband-and-wife pair of actors marketed “authentic” canned smog.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 26, 2026

Adjusted earnings declined 13%, pressured by cost inflation and higher tariffs—primarily on steel and aluminum used in canned foods.

From Barron's • Mar. 10, 2026

“You mean who might get canned from the show if he keeps messing up?”

From "Dog Squad" by Chris Grabenstein