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<p id="pa01" num="0001">A construct comprising a partially formed carrier, wherein the construct is for forming a carrier for holding a plurality of containers. The construct comprises a plurality of panels comprising at least a front panel, a first side panel, a second side panel, and a central panel. The construct further can comprise at least a central flap. The carrier formed from the construct can comprise an interior at least partially divided into a front portion and a back portion by at least the central panel and the central flap. The construct also can comprise a plurality of balance features forming a plurality of balance regions that are distributed in the construct for stacking the construct evenly with other similar or identical constructs.
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