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contain

[kuhn-teyn] / kənˈteɪn /




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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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