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[kuhn-tayn] / kənˈteɪn /




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By settling before a trial kicks off, the social media companies contain costs from lawyer fees and potential penalties.

From Barron's ● Nov. 2, 2026

The research addresses one of the most fundamental mysteries in physics: why does the universe contain matter instead of nothing at all?

From Science Daily ● Nov. 1, 2026

By settling before a trial kicks off, the social media companies contain costs from lawyer fees and potential penalties; another benefit is that it shields their executives from testifying in court.

From Barron's ● Oct. 30, 2026

Only a fraction of earlier models contain rare earths but they became commonplace in the more-powerful turbines that are now starting to be replaced.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 30, 2026

“That’s impressive,” he said, piecing it together, his voice barely able to contain his glee.

From "City Spies" by James Ponti

Estimates suggest the universe contains roughly 1089 neutrinos, equivalent to approximately one billion for every atom in existence.

From Science Daily ● Nov. 2, 2026

Warning: Sunday's paper review contains spoilers for The Celebrity Traitors.

From BBC ● Nov. 1, 2026

But if a package contains two hats and 10 T-shirts, the fee will be four euros.

From Barron's ● Nov. 1, 2026

The foveola contains red and green cones but lacks blue cones, which are found in other retinal regions.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 31, 2026

One line segment contains 11 of those pieces; the other contains 13.

From "Zero: The Biography of a Dangerous Idea" by Charles Seife

Her DNA contained a surprising combination of ancestry.

From Science Daily ● Nov. 2, 2026

It reportedly contained a joking reference that "enigmas never age" and allegedly ended with the words: "A pal is a wonderful thing. Happy Birthday - and may every day be another wonderful secret".

From BBC ● Nov. 1, 2026

They found many discarded parts contained more fibre than the sections people typically eat.

From BBC ● Oct. 30, 2026

The initial reaction from bitcoin has been more contained than during previous cyber incidents, but long-term confidence will depend on restored withdrawals, independently verified reserves and transparent accountability, Zhang says.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 30, 2026

Each square contained layer upon layer of white cream and blintz-thin cake, the top adorned with crumbs and chopped nuts.

From "The City Beautiful" by Aden Polydoros

A suitcase once containing Elizabeth Taylor's unwanted clothes which was shipped by Richard Burton to his sister suggesting to give them to "old colliers" is up for auction.

From BBC ● Nov. 2, 2026

The UK police watchdog is to investigate the Metropolitan Police's handing of a letter containing allegations against Thomas Markle that was handed to his daughter, the Duchess of Sussex, in 2019.

From BBC ● Oct. 30, 2026

The results pointed to a remarkably persistent landscape containing woodlands, open grasslands, marshes, flowing rivers, and shallow bodies of water.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 29, 2026

Unlike hard drives containing spinning disks that can break, flash is a chip with no moving parts.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 29, 2026

Bordun/Chord Bordun: An open 5th, containing the 1st and 5th degrees of the chord.

From "Music and the Child" by Natalie Sarrazin


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