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contained

adjective as in controlled

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According to current understanding, the early universe should have contained nearly equal amounts of matter and antimatter.

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A new wave of hardware like Dekoda captures the data we flush down the drain—and aims to unlock health clues contained within.

Forensic experts have now told local media that the bus had been carrying a shipment of 234 mobile phones, and that the lithium-ion batteries they contained likely exacerbated the fire once they ruptured.

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In a study published in the Journal of the American Chemical Society, researchers examined the solid urine of more than 20 different reptile species and found that all contained tiny spheres made of uric acid.

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Both diets contained equal proportions of carbohydrates, proteins, and fats.

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