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contained

[kuhn-taynd] / kənˈteɪnd /












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This led to the discovery and release of the tapes, which contained evidence of Nixon’s cover-up, without which he probably would not have been forced out of office.

From Slate ● Nov. 12, 2026

In the bustle of boarding, he had misplaced his cellphone, a special worry since it contained much that he needed for his journey.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 11, 2026

He said he had provided reports to a Chinese company, which he believed had clients seeking to develop trading links with the UK, and those reports contained no classified information and relied on public sources.

From BBC ● Nov. 11, 2026

The more severely distorted regions contained lower measured concentrations of silver, higher levels of copper, and additional chemical evidence associated with corrosion and contamination.

From Science Daily ● Nov. 11, 2026

“I believe the answer is contained in this book, for it was on this voyage that the curse upon my family began.”

From "The Interrupted Tale" by Maryrose Wood


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