container
Example Sentences
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The road had been blocked with a large garbage container and tyres.
From BBC • May 13, 2026
For container ships, fuel now costs about 25% of the total price of a voyage from Asia to Los Angeles, Seroka said.
From Los Angeles Times • May 8, 2026
The shipping giant said demand for container shipping remained strong, but cautioned that costs would increase due to service disruptions and higher fuel prices.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 7, 2026
The Gulf's major container ports are mostly located on its southern shores, including Dubai's Jebel Ali, the region's main logistical hub.
From Barron's • May 1, 2026
I count what we have: one box of pasta, one container of orange juice, and one loaf of bread equals three.
From "Muffled" by Jennifer Gennari
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