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Many of the planet's major outflow channels end there, leading some scientists to suggest that the area may once have contained a large ocean during a warmer and wetter period in Mars's history.

From Science Daily • May 15, 2026

Prosecutors said his testimony may have contained discrepancies.

From Barron's • Mar. 14, 2026

That will also have contained a large dose of smugness towards the Leeds fans, who had been throwing insults towards him during the game, according to the Spaniard.

From BBC • Feb. 28, 2026

But the Clippers’ past five months have contained enough drama for a decade around many clubs, and the All-Star weekend will be a welcome opportunity for the team and its fans to catch their breath.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 13, 2026

The earth’s primordial ocean, which came into existence not long after the earth was formed, about four and a half billion years ago, may well have contained microscopic life forms based on rna.

From "The Hot Zone" by Richard Preston