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contained

adjective as in controlled

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But, he added, the trip also contained an important—albeit rueful—lesson for him.

The musical numbers are more elaborate than karaoke acts, but the volume is contained in deference to the Getty Villa’s neighbors, draining the staging of some of its theatrical power.

Within months of buying standard vapes from shops, she moved to vapes she believed contained the illegal drug THC, the main psychoactive ingredient in cannabis that causes its mind-altering effects.

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It was 50 yards long but just one yard wide - and contained just enough water to facilitate the laps.

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An intense 45-minute practice contained a lot of movement and work in different areas of her game - defending, attacking, serve returns - but there was also time for fun.

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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