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[kuhn-teyn] / kənˈteɪn /




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Harold Bloom’s epistolary exchanges contain compliments and complaints.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 29, 2026

The war's economic toll has become harder to ignore, with analysts warning that prolonged disruption in Hormuz could keep energy prices high and make inflation harder to contain.

From Barron's • May 28, 2026

Because these tissues contain large amounts of water, scientists found that applying a mild electric current can temporarily alter the tissue's acidity level, or pH.

From Science Daily • May 28, 2026

There are many risks that come with skip diving, as skips often contain broken glass, metal shards or biohazardous waste.

From BBC • May 28, 2026

Indian films, however, are all musicals, and contain five to six songs each.

From "Music and the Child" by Natalie Sarrazin




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