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And while researchers cautioned against central banks tightening monetary policy prematurely, they should “stand ready to tighten” to contain any knock-on effects from the conflict, such as higher inflation.
From Barron's • Apr. 14, 2026
Even China’s heavily censored chatbots have proved difficult to contain within the party’s ideological boundaries.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 13, 2026
While most galaxies contain supermassive black holes, only a small fraction produce enormous jets of magnetized plasma that emit radio waves.
From Science Daily • Apr. 13, 2026
The binder turned out to contain nothing new and he along with others involved in the stunt were accused of betraying the movement.
From BBC • Apr. 11, 2026
At home, children are exposed to a family’s musical heritage, which may contain music unfamiliar to those in their dominant culture.
From "Music and the Child" by Natalie Sarrazin
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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