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[kuhn-teyn] / kənˈteɪn /




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Both Raman and Pratt said the city was ill-prepared to contain the blazes that destroyed thousands of homes, including Pratt’s.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

However, while tea has numerous benefits, commercial tea products such as bottled or bubble tea, often contain sugar, artificial sweeteners, and preservatives, which may reduce or negate the health benefits.

From Science Daily • Jun. 9, 2026

All of the experts I spoke with emphasized that responding well is necessary not just to save lives but also to contain the spread—a priority of governments the world over.

From Slate • Jun. 9, 2026

Two or three squares of dark chocolate might contain between 22-73mg of flavanols, while a few chunks of milk chocolate will have 3-7mg.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

I bookmark the website and turn off my phone, unable to contain the smile that’s now stuck on my face.

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam




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