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container

[kuhn-tey-ner] / kənˈteɪ nər /


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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 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

The health board confirmed that the ventilators were in a storage container and could not be used, although said that the ophthalmic equipment requested is being considered for clinical use.

From BBC • Apr. 29, 2026

It lets the ingredients feel distinct, which is really all I want from a lunch I’ll be eating out of the same container for two or three days.

From Salon • Apr. 28, 2026

Nancy was proud to hold their container of Clue-berry.

From "Scream for Ice Cream: Nancy Drew and the Clue Crew, #2" by Carolyn Keene




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