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contained

[kuhn-teynd] / kənˈteɪnd /












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As a result, previously contained problems may gradually develop into disease.

From Science Daily • May 22, 2026

Support for separation at this time is contained, according to polling.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026

The Santa Rosa Island fire was 44% contained and 17,554 acres.

From Los Angeles Times • May 21, 2026

The RBI is reluctant to raise its interest rate from 5.25% with growth slowing thanks to the war and inflation so far contained around 3.5% annually.

From Barron's • May 21, 2026

This second one, which also contained a nearly complete copy of the Pentagon Papers, he put in the trunk.

From "Most Dangerous: Daniel Ellsberg and the Secret History of the Vietnam War" by Steve Sheinkin




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