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Example Sentences
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While the biggest issues between the U.S. and China are dominating headlines, the biggest market moves to come out of the summit might be contained to individual sectors and specific stocks.
From Barron's • May 14, 2026
But energy costs don’t stay contained; they propagate because they are a key input for many goods and services.
From MarketWatch • May 13, 2026
The King's Speech contained proposed legislation to tackle threats from hostile states and people planning mass violence.
From BBC • May 13, 2026
PayPal moved to dismiss the suit, arguing it contained numerous flaws, including that the plaintiff never formally applied.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 12, 2026
Using a form of X-rays called radiographs, Price determined that the device contained at least twenty-seven gears—more complicated than had at first been believed.
From "Shipwrecked!" by Martin W. Sandler
