contain
Example Sentences
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She said "immediate action" to contain and eradicate the parasite that has raised fears over the beef supply was underway.
From Barron's • Jun. 4, 2026
Two of those specimens turned out to contain fossilized animals that were nearly impossible to see with the naked eye because the amber pieces were never polished.
From Science Daily • Jun. 4, 2026
The team observed that English roads contain more bumps and potholes than their French equivalents – but not so many as to upset calculations.
From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026
Bank Negara Malaysia’s recent 5 billion ringgit financing support facility is also expected to help contain credit risks and prevent a sharp rise in impaired loans, he adds.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026
Harmless-looking digital images that contain malware are yet another.
From "The Woman All Spies Fear" by Amy Butler Greenfield
Vocabulary lists containing contain
The SAT: Multiple-Meaning Words, List 4
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PARCC: Language of the Test (Grade 11)
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The New SAT: Multiple-Meaning Words
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