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The phrase "a harboured" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used when referring to something that has been sheltered or contained, often in a metaphorical sense.
Example: "The ideas were a harboured source of inspiration for the artist."
Alternatives: "a sheltered" or "a contained".
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The intestinal microbiota of the animals of the untreated group (group A) harboured resistant E. coli at this time, but these were only detectable after enrichment.
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