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Although archaeologists believe the original shipment may have contained even more pieces, the surviving collection of 43 helmets already represents the largest known hoard of medieval helmets ever found in the western Mediterranean.

From Science Daily • Jun. 8, 2026

To be sure, screwworms can be contained through quarantines, tighter surveillance, and other methods.

From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026

Once he knew we both were in place, we were to hand over our envelopes, which contained the news release the sports world was anticipating.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 7, 2026

"In addition, other products were sold as specific meat products when the item contained meat of a different species," he added.

From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026

Instead, I relieved myself where they did: in a room that contained a shiny white bowl half-filled with a small pool of liquid.

From "Klawde: Evil Alien Warlord Cat" by Johnny Marciano and Emily Chenoweth