contain

Example Sentences

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However, some in the pork industry remain underwhelmed by Spain's efforts to contain the virus.

From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026

He’s long resented her inability to contain the frenzy surrounding the Jeffrey Epstein files.

From Slate • Apr. 4, 2026

They are expensive to replace — between $1,000 and $4,000, according to AAA — because they contain precious metals.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

Central banks in India, South Korea and New Zealand will deliver decisions as policymakers seek to contain the economic fallout of the war.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

At home, children are exposed to a family’s musical heritage, which may contain music unfamiliar to those in their dominant culture.

From "Music and the Child" by Natalie Sarrazin