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Example Sentences

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We saw cells at two bases in the south of the country, including shipping containers with names - apparently of detainees - and dates scratched into the sides.

From BBC

Passengers at Britain's biggest airport, Heathrow, can leave liquids in containers up to two litres in their bags while going through security, after it finally completed the rollout of new high-tech CT scanners.

From BBC

She disappeared into the store and returned with a small plastic container of store-bought dog snacks.

From Literature

She and other parents have bought lamps and thermal containers for their children's kindergarten "so that when the kitchen has no electricity they can cook all the meals at once and store them."

From BBC

Brothy soups and hearty stews Stock up on sturdy deli containers and ladle them full of nourishing soups and stews.

From Salon