contained

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The Springs fire in Riverside County, which prompted evacuation orders, was 95% contained Sunday evening, according to Cal Fire, and all evacuations had been lifted.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 6, 2026

The outbreak of the virus remains relatively contained and it has not reached this area.

From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026

"Everything was there, but a little bit contained, a little bit restrained," he said.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

These cans contained fillets from four species collected over a 42-year span in the Gulf of Alaska and Bristol Bay.

From Science Daily • Apr. 1, 2026

These books supposedly contained details on people who regularly attended séances—living and dead relatives, important dates, work histories, the questions asked, and answers given at prior sessions.

From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock