contain
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Pasties are very much part of matchdays in Hidalgo, although the Mexican versions traditionally contain beef and vegetables, like their Cornish counterpart, but with added chilli.
From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026
These materials are relatively abundant, do not require complex manufacturing processes, and contain no toxic ingredients.
From Science Daily • Jun. 2, 2026
Many economists expect the central bank to begin raising interest rates as early as July to contain inflationary pressures.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 1, 2026
The juice was made using tomatoes specially bred to contain elevated levels of lycopene and was fortified with soy isoflavone extract.
From Science Daily • May 30, 2026
His mouth twitched with laughter that he struggled to contain.
From "The City Beautiful" by Aden Polydoros
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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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