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contain

[kuhn-teyn] / kənˈteɪn /




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"Professional clubs have huge databases, but they mostly contain players who have already been scouted. There is no reliable data on talent at the earliest stages," Sven Muller, CUJU's marketing director, told AFP.

From Barron's • Jun. 2, 2026

But the second batch of documents published on Thursday did not contain a copy of Lord Mandelson's vetting form.

From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026

These materials are relatively abundant, do not require complex manufacturing processes, and contain no toxic ingredients.

From Science Daily • Jun. 2, 2026

The strength of employment conditions will remain an important consideration for the European Central Bank as it balances efforts to contain inflation against the risk of weakening economic activity.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 1, 2026

They contain only the notes in the minor key signature.

From "Understanding Basic Music Theory" by Catherine Schmidt-Jones and Russel Jones




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