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Example Sentences
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The most recent layer was relatively thin and contained a small number of artifacts from historical periods, suggesting the cave saw limited use during that time.
From Science Daily • Jun. 3, 2026
The study contained more serious possible uses for the yeast.
From Barron's • Jun. 3, 2026
The lesson from 2014 is simple: When America leads, outbreaks can be contained.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026
He says the device would have also contained messages with the peer.
From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026
They checked ID cards to prevent underage teenagers from sneaking into restricted movies that contained dancing or kissing scenes.
From "Hitler Youth: Growing Up in Hitler's Shadow" by Susan Campbell Bartoletti
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