contain
Example Sentences
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All of the experts I spoke with emphasized that responding well is necessary not just to save lives but also to contain the spread—a priority of governments the world over.
From Slate • Jun. 9, 2026
Both Raman and Pratt said the city was ill-prepared to contain the blazes that destroyed thousands of homes, including Pratt’s.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026
He added that the Sikh community had been "pushed under a bus" and they are calling for a "judge-led public enquiry", which he believes will help to contain some of the anger directed at Sikhs.
From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026
Officials anticipated the arrival of screwworm in the United States and say they’re prepared to contain it.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 6, 2026
The Incorrigibles, who had behaved in an exemplary fashion all this time, could contain themselves no more.
From "The Unseen Guest" by Maryrose Wood
Vocabulary lists containing contain
The SAT: Multiple-Meaning Words, List 4
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PARCC: Language of the Test (Grade 11)
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The New SAT: Multiple-Meaning Words
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